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South Africa: Home Affairs Detains Ms Chidimma Adetshina's Mother in Cape Town

The South African Government arrested Anabela Rungo, the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, for allegedly fraudulently obtaining a South African identity document.
Home Affairs officials confirmed that Rungo's South African documentation was withdrawn in September 2024 due to irregularities in her residency status, making her persona non grata.
During the detention operation, Rungo's under-aged child was found residing with her, with further investigations ongoing into potential fraudulent conduct.
After processing for her illegal status, Rungo will be handed over to the South African Police Service for an ongoing investigation.

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Pulse Nigeria

Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina’s mother arrested by South African police

Anabela Rungo, the mother of reigning Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has been arrested by South African Police. According to reports, Rungo, a Mozambican national, was arrested at a private residence in Cape Town in a joint operation by Home Affairs investigators and the South African Police Service over allegations that she obtained a South African identity document through fraudulent means. In September 2024, Rungo had been declare…

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Daily Trust

Fresh worry for Chidimma Adetshina as South African authorities arrest mum - Daily Trust

Anabela Rungo, the mother of Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has been arrested in Cape Town, South Africa, over alleged illegal residence. On Saturday, the Department of Home Affairs, Republic of South Africa, issued a notice of Rungo’s detention. It was enforced by the South African Police Service (SAPS). According to Siya Qoza, Home Affairs spokesperson, investigations are ongoing into alleged misrepresentation and fraudulent activi…

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South Africa govt arrests Chidinma Adetshina’s mother

South African Government has announced the arrest Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, over allegations of fraudulently obtaining a South African identity document. The Department of Home Affairs who confirmed this in a statement on Saturday said the operation conducted by Home Affairs investigators and the South African Police Service, SAPS. It said that Rungo, a Mozambican national, was arrested at a hideout …

5 days ago·Nigeria

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allAfrica

South Africa: Home Affairs Detains Ms Chidimma Adetshina's Mother in Cape Town

Press Release - Investigators from the Department of Home Affairs, assisted by the South African Police Service (SAPS), this morning detained Ms Anabela Rungo, the mother of Ms Chidimma Adetshina, at a property in Cape Town. The Department withdrew Ms Rungo's South African documentation in September 2024 after finding that it had been fraudulently obtained, rendering her ineligible to continue residing in South Africa.

6 days ago·South Africa

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The South African

Chidimma Adetshina’s mother held in custody in Cape Town

In 2024, the Department of Home Affairs revoked Chidimma Adetshina and her mother’s SA ID and passport amid an identity theft probe.

6 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Times Live

Home Affairs detains Adetshina's mother for illegally residing in the country

Miss Universe Africa and Oceania Chidimma Adetshina's mother was detained on Saturday after being found at a property in Cape Town despite her South African documents being confiscated last year.

6 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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