Chidimma Adetshina
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I remind everyone that I was born in South Africa. I have applied through the proper legal channels to have my status and citizenship determined,”
Chidimma Adetshina · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Adetshina insisted she was born in South Africa and had applied through proper legal channels to have her citizenship status determined.
“treated unfairly and targeted”
Chidimma Adetshina · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Adetshina made the remark reiterating her belief that she has been treated unfairly amid the South African government's deportation case against her.
“we should not allow xenophobia and misinformation to determine how people are going to be treated”
Chidimma Adetshina · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Adetshina made this remark seemingly directed at anti-migrant protesters gathered outside the court calling for her deportation.
“there has been an attempt”
Chidimma Adetshina · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Speaking after a hearing in Cape Town, Adetshina said authorities had tried to make an example of her with this case.