Chidinma Adetshina has expressed heartfelt gratitude after being crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. The South African-born beauty, who has roots in Nigeria, took to social media to share her joy and appreciation for the support she received throughout the competition.
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Popular South African actor Ronnie Nyakale from Generations: The Legacy has dumped the soapie after spending a decade on its set.
Popular UK TikToker, Richard Sales recently reviewed South African YouTuber Lerato Nxumalo’s $258 (R5017) grocery video
WHAT LERATO NXUMALO BOUGHT FOR R5000
The YouTuber and actress Lerato Nxumalo’s R5000 grocery haul video went viral on social media and was viewed over 1million times on Richard Sales’ Instagram account.
A surprised Richard Sales’ begins his review by stating: “280 dollars for all of that? I am moving, I’m to South Africa, I swear.”
He also asks his followers: “How much would this cost in the UK or USA?”
@cakesJaglas says: “Easily $800, depending on where you shop you could maybe get it down to $600/$700, but easily $800.”
@IamSamChaveiller replies with laughing emojis: “8000 in New York.”
South Africans reveal in the comment section that inflation is hitting everyone, and food is also expensive in the country.
@Shannonbr.wn from South Africa says: “That is almost 4-5k in South African rands. As astonishing as this is to a first world citizen, it’s almost unthinkable for the average South African citizen to purchase. In some cases, that alone would be someones salary for the entire month. As cool as the video is, as shocking as it seems, it’s nothing but a stark reminder of the poverty gap we are facing in our country.”
The video shows that Nxumalo bought washing powder, chicken, beef, toilet paper, cereal, cool drinks, energy drinks, spices and fruits and vegetables.@jonas_lacey: “$280 is close to R5k by the way”
@oso_dangerous: “Someone has a sweet tooth with those drinks.”
@SamanthaKhuzwayo: “Iphi i10kg ye rice Lerato kwi mali engaka” (where’s the 10kg rice).
@neliswa_nelli: “Rice and mealie meal ezincinci so kwi 5k” (so small, only in 5k).
@Uviwe23: “Wow, looks fortifying and pricey at the same time.”
@Heycindii: “Guys, who do y’all secretly live with because this is a lot of food for one person.”
@lukhunaofficial: “I don’t mind buying groceries for my apartment. The problem starts when I have to pack it into the cupboards. Iyagqilaza oe!”
@mkhulu.mkayiso: “I feel like kuncani (small) for the amount. 😢😭😭😭💔 The items are great, can I come get a plate?”
@thobeka_thala; “That is plus minus R4900, ey our rand kodwa msindisi.”
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Don’t miss Wednesday, 4 September’s riveting episode of South African soapie Skeem Saam on SABC 1 on DStv channel 191.
The good doctor reveals her cunning Lady Macbeth side. Tbose and Mapitsi become the talk of the town, but not everyone is happy for their success.
Salamina discovers Letetswe’s raft in the shop’s storeroom. Mapitsi and Tbose start to feel the weight of parenting on their own. Toby is shocked to learn how expensive the trial is.
Catch the latest episode weekdays Monday to Friday SABC 1 on DStv Channel 191 at 19:30 – or visit The South African website for episodes after they have aired.
NOTE: The SABC confirmed that Skeem Saam airs at 19:30.
Read all about what’s happening in Skeem Saam in July here.
Soapie teasers provided by TVSA.
ABOUT SKEEM SAAM
Skeem Saam is a South African soap opera created by Winnie Serite and has been broadcast on SABC 1 since 2011.
The story follows the lives of the residents of Turfloop, who face daily trials and tribulations as they climb the ladder to success. It also follows the lives of the rich in Johannesburg and how they handle the challenges they face in their businesses.
When it comes to being petty, South Africans stoop to a whole new low. This was evident when scores of citizens bought up stock of a Temu replica crown believed to have been worn by Miss Universe Nigeria winner Chidimma Adetshina.
According to social media users, the pageantry piece of jewellery is said to be worth less than R100.
TEMU REPLICA IS SOLD OUT!
Following the crowning of Chidimma Adetshina as the Miss Universe Nigeria winner, scores of social media users reposted images of a replica of the crown she was given off the Chinese fast-fashion site Temu.
The lookalike costume jewellery – which cost less than R100 – featured faux emerald gemstones glued to a diamante crown. According to TikToker @tshego_sojie, the replica is now sold out on Temu. This, after South Africans rushed to buy up the remainder of its stock.
She said: “People are going to be wearing this crown next week during their Live videos. Only South Africans will be wearing this”.In the comment section, many TikTokers agreed.
@nompilo: “Everyone will be Miss Universe Nigeria.”
@Zeezann: “I’m sure Temu was thinking, ‘What the heck is going on in SA?”.
@kgotso: “At groove, we will all be queens.”
@tumelomabena: “My niece will be wearing it for career day next week.”
Was Chidimma Adetshina’s crown bought on Temu?
Was Chidimma Adetshina’s crown bought on Temu? South Africans think so, after snapping up its replica on the fast-fashion site. Images via X @_LeratoMabuzaM
WHO DESIGNED THE MISS UNIVERSE NIGERIA CROWN?
While many are inclined to believe that Miss Universe Nigeria organisers purchased the crown off Temu, this has neither been confirmed nor denied by the pageant.
However, one would be inclined to think it is untrue, given jeweller Kiki Chiori of Kiki Lucas Jewelry actually designed that last year’s crown.
Kiki created the crown for the first Miss Universe Nigeria – Michelle Oguchi – after SilverBird Group acquired the license last year.
She told Business Day Nigeria: “The crown itself serves as a symbol of the beauty, elegance, and unwavering strength of Nigerian women. Throughout the design process, I dedicated myself entirely to this project. I drew inspiration from the rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes of Nigeria.”