#chidimmaadetshina — Public Fediverse posts
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「The calls for #Soweto-born #MissSouthAfrica contestant #ChidimmaAdetshina to be disqualified from representing this country because of her parents’ nationalities sprout from the same ignorant, toxic, stagnant pond of #xenophobia that lurks in all societies.
Adetshina was born at Chris Hani Baragwanath, a South African citizen the moment she popped out. As simple as that. She has been the subject of “several petitions” calling for her withdrawal because some do not regard her as a “true blood” South African, whatever that means.
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister #GaytonMcKenzie, who is known for his inflammatory xenophobic attacks, of course joined the mob, telling TimesLIVE that “we truly cannot have #Nigeria|ns competing in our Miss SA competition”.
Adetshina is one of the top 11 who will compete in the Miss SA competition.
Her mother is South African, with roots in Mozambique, and her father is Nigerian.
One wonders whether McKenzie has had a DNA test? Would he still qualify to serve as a minister in #SouthAfrica if the contours of his physical identity stretch way beyond where his heart and mind are at home?」