Anabela Rungo, Mother of Miss Universe First Runner-Up, Arrested in Cape Town

Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe first runner-up Chidimma Adetshina, was arrested in Cape Town on Saturday, February 15, 2025, following an investigation into her illegal stay in South Africa. Rungo was detained alongside her underage child, prompting involvement from both the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Social Services to ensure the child's welfare. Rungo, originally from Mozambique, had been under investigation by the Hawks, South Africa's Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, due to her alleged use of fraudulent documents to obtain South Afri

Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe first runner-up Chidimma Adetshina, was arrested in Cape Town on Saturday, February 15, 2025, following an investigation into her illegal stay in South Africa. Rungo was detained alongside her underage child, prompting involvement from both the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Social Services to ensure the child's welfare. Rungo, originally from Mozambique, had been under investigation by the Hawks, South Africa's Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, due to her alleged use of fraudulent documents to obtain South African citizenship. This issue came to light during the 2024 Miss South Africa competition when it was discovered that both Rungo and her daughter had obtained South African citizenship through irregular means. As reported by Premium Times, both mother and daughter were subsequently stripped of their citizenship. Following this development, Chidimma Adetshina, born in South Africa, returned to Nigeria, her father's home country. There, she competed in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant and emerged victorious, securing a spot as the first runner-up at the Miss Universe pageant. Despite the legal challenges, Rungo continued to reside in South Africa using a Mozambican passport, seemingly disregarding the legal consequences. Upon her arrest, she was handed over to the authorities for further investigation into her fraudulent activities. The arrest has had significant ramifications for the Adetshina family, particularly for Chidimma, whose journey in beauty pageants has been marred by these legal issues. Rungo's case serves as a reminder of the serious implications of fraudulent documentation and the importance of adhering to legal processes in matters of citizenship and residency.