The Miss South African organisation has broke their silence on the controversy surrounding former finalist Chidimma Adetshina’s ethnicity via a statement on Thursday 8 August.

MISS SA BREAKS SILENCE ON CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA’S ETHNICITY
After Chidimma Adetshina was placed as a Miss SA finalist, there were questions surrounding her ethnicity. The model previously said that her father is Nigerian, and her mother is South African with Mozambican roots.

 

 

 

 

 

However, a bombshell statement by the South African Department of Home Affairs alleged that Chidimma’s mother may have committed fraud and identity theft when registering her birth. Chidimma shortly dropped out of the pageant. The Miss SA Organisation has now broke their silence on the matter.

In a statement, the organisation stated that they wish Chidimma the best and success.

“In light of recent events, 2024 Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Miss South Africa competition. We wish Chidimma all of the very best and success in all her endeavours,” read the statement, shared with The South African.

“The Miss South Africa Organisation would like to thank our sponsors, partners, fans and all stakeholders for their continued support and wish the 2024 Miss South Africa finalists, all of the best,” read the statement.

MISS SA ORGANSIATION: ‘WE UPHOLD THE SPIRIT OF UBUNTU-BOTHO’
The Miss SA Organisation went on to say that they uphold the spirit of Ubuntu-Botho and are committed to contributing to self-belief, confidence and more.

“Miss South Africa celebrates South Africa’s rich and inclusive culture and diversity. We uphold the spirit of Ubuntu-Botho and are committed to contributing to the self-belief, self-confidence, and fulfilment of the aspirations of all girls and women in Africa and worldwide,” read the statement.

Chidimma expressed that she dropped out of the pageant for the safety of herself and her family, in a statement, shared on Instagram on Thursday 8 August. She turned off the comments on the post of the statement.

“I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I. With the support of the Miss South Africa Organisation, I leave with a heart full of gratitude for this amazing experience,” she wrote.