Lawyers for finalist Chidimma Adetshina's mother believe they have a strong case

CAPE TOWN - Lawyers for Anabela Rungo, the mother of former Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina, believe they have a strong case to defend her.

Rungo, a Mozambican national, is expected back in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Friday in connection with her identity fraud case.  

She was arrested earlier in 2025 after remaining in the country despite her South African ID being revoked by Home Affairs in September 2024.  

During her last court appearance in May, the court relaxed part of her bail conditions and postponed the case to allow the State more time for further investigations.

A member of her legal team, Stefanie De Saude Darbandi, said, “We, as a legal team, believe she has a good case, but it wouldn't be appropriate for us to go into detail at this stage. We are still awaiting a response from the Department of Home Affairs on her pending application, which remains an important part of bringing clarity to her situation.”