Chidimma Adetshina Unfazed by Mother Anabela Rungo’s Arrest, Shares Video Playing With Her Son

• Chidimma Adetshina, reigning Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, posted a TikTok video with her son amid outrage over her mother, Anabela Rungo's arrest for immigration violations in Cape Town
• The model, who was recently in the Mother City before the scandal, seemed unbothered and later announced her departure
• Social media reacted with mixed opinions, with some surprised she had a child and others showing support despite the controversy

Chidimma Adetshina is making headlines for all the wrong reasons again. The reigning Miss Universe Africa and Oceania recently posted a video following the news of her mother's arrest.

Chidimma Adetshina shared a glimpse son

Chidimma Adetshina seems unbothered by her mother, Anabela Rungo's recent arrest in Cape Town. The Department of Home Affairs issued a statement confirming that Rungo was arrested for violating the country's immigration laws.

Chidimma Adetshina was also spotted chilling in the Mother City days before her mother's arrest. The controversial model shared a post announcing her departure from Cape Town after the video sparked outrage.

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Taking to her TikTok page after the scandal, Chidimma Adetsina shared a playful video with her son. Watch the video below:

Mzansi reacts to Chichi's video

As expected, social media users flooded the model's page with mixed reactions. Many were shocked to find out that Chidimma Adetshina had a child. Others poked fun at the star for her scandal.

@Bless birthmark🌸🌸❤️🫶🫰🇿🇦 said:

"So it was true that she's a mom??? 🤣🤣🤣😂"

Sjayjay commented:

"Chidimma I hope you know some South Africans actually love you. Not all of us are bullies. you grew up here and you are one of us, that will not change."

@Apple User383384 wrote:

"Baby are cute and scary at same time. Bathong the Whole face 🥰🥰🥰🥰😂😂😂"

Inside Anabela Rungo's Cape Town arrest

Anabela Rungo's South African documentation was withdrawn by the Department of Home Affairs in September 2024 after a thorough investigation revealed that it had been fraudulently obtained. This revelation rendered Rungo ineligible to continue residing in South Africa. The department emphasised the severity of the situation, describing Rungo's actions as an "act of brazen disregard for the legal consequences".

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In light of these events, the Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that further investigations will continue into Rungo's case. They are seeking to uncover the full extent of the fraudulent activities.

Compounding the complexity of the situation is the discovery during Rungo’s arrest that Chidimma's young child was living with her at the Cape Town property. This revelation has raised concerns for the welfare and rights of the minor. In response, the Department of Home Affairs is now actively collaborating with social development agencies and the Child Protection Unit of the South African Police Service to ensure the protection of the child's rights and well-being.

As the investigations unfold, the implications of this case extend beyond Rungo herself. South Africans will be watching with a keen interest to see how the issues of immigration practices, South Africa's porous borders and the enforcement of legal standards are addressed.

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Chidimma Adetshina and Tyla make the Most Influential Women list

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Grammy-award-winning artist Tyla and 24-year-old Nigerian beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina have made the influential women list.

The 22-year-old artist also recently made headlines when her album was certified gold in the US. Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela announced on his social media account on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, that the musician and model made the influential women list.

Source: Briefly News