Month: November 2024

That was fast! Late Solly Moholo’s daughter spotted on extravagant shopping spreeby Nomonde Simelane
It has been almost a month since the tragic passing of mzansi music legend Solly Moholo, whose real name is Solomon Majafela Molokoane. His youngest daughter is currently making waves on social media after she posted herself during an extravagant shopping spree which included luxury brands.

 

 

Leading up to his death, it was reported that the popular gospel singer had fallen ill during his Botswana tour, resulting in his hospitalisation. His family along with his legal team then revealed that Solly required emergency brain surgery, appealing to his supporters and the community at large for donations as they would need a total of R700,000 for the surgery. Unfortunately, Solly passed away while in the hospital.

Fast forward a month later, the late musician’s daughter is on the lips of many as she was recently on quite the shopping spree. In the now trending video, the youngster can be seen cheerfully carrying two hand-fulls of shopping bags from distinctive luxury brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

Furthermore, she is also accompanied by a heavily armed man who appears to be a bodyguard or some form of security.

Upon hearing the news, internet users were concerned and curious about where the funds for such an escapade came from, considering her late father’s financial situation prior to his passing. Some users have speculated that she is using her late father’s insurance money.

Despite Chidimma Adetshina and her mother having their South African ID documents and passports revoked by the Department of Home Affairs, there is one loophole she can use to win back her citizenship.

Earlier this week, officials revealed that the Miss Universe Nigeria winner – who was born in SA to a Nigerian father and Mozambican mother – did not meet a deadline to make representations proving her innocence.

This follows a thorough investigation following reports of identity theft and fraud. DHA also claimed that both Chidimma and her mother are facing criminal prosecution by the Hawks.

 

 

 

 
HOW CHIDIMMA CAN WIN BACK HER SOUTH AFRICAN STATUS
In a bombshell announcement earlier this week, the Department of Home Affairs claimed that it would be proceeding with criminal charges against Chidimma Adetshina and her mother.

This, after their ID and passports are cancelled and withdrawn.

So what does it mean for the beauty queen who withdrew from the Miss SA pageant to enter the Miss Nigeria Universe one instead?

According to immigration lawyer Stefanie de Saude Darbandi, this means Chiuimma and her mother are “no longer South African citizens and no longer have the privileges they once had as South Africans.”

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Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina has ignored reports by the Department of Home Affairs. Her ID and passport has now been revoked.
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Stefani told Newzroom Afrika: “The basis of her acquiring citizenship was her mom’s status, which we understand to be the case. If the mom’s status is in question and is going to be withdrawn, then anyone who acquired a status based on the mother, will lose their status”.

Stephani added that Chidimma was not considered “stateless,” as she has Nigerian citizenship on her paternal side and a claim to Mozambican citizenship related to her mother’s ancestry.

However, Chidimma could win back her SA citizenship via a loophole.

She added: “There is a provision in the Citizenship Act that allows for her to have citizenship status regardless of the status of the parents or regardless of what her parents may have done. In order to qualify for that, all she has to prove is that she was born here and, that her birth was registered in terms of the Birth and Registration Act, and that she lived here until the age of 18.

“I think she ticks all of those boxes

She continued: “If she wanted, she could apply for SA citizenship on that basis. But it would be a formal application that would have to be submitted to Home Affairs, considered by Home Affairs, and approved by Home Affairs.”

CAN SHE STILL COMPETE AT MISS UNIVERSE?
While making headlines in South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina has been posting extensively about her time in Mexico, where she will compete in the Miss Universe pageant on 16 November.

While she is no longer considered a South African citizen, she will likely retain her Nigerian citizenship, as her father was born in the African country.

RACHEL KOLISI: DIVORCE
The Springbok captain Siya and Rachel Kolisi announced in a joint statement that they have mutually decided to end their marriage.

“We wanted to share some important news with you. After much reflection and open conversations, we have mutually decided to end our marriage.”

“This decision comes from a place of love, respect and understanding that this is the best path forward for both of us. While our relationship as a couple is changing, we remain great friends and committed partners in raising our children with the same love and care they’ve always known.”

 

 

 

 
The rugby player also posted on Instagram for the first time since his divorce from his wife Rachel.

He shared a video of himself on the field, thanked the Sharks and the people of KZN for supporting him.Joel Smith and his wife, Tatjana Shoenmaker took to their Instagram stories this week to share photos of their baecation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce.

Smith, who is Rachel’s brother and Siya Kolisi’s brother-in-law proposed to the brunette beauty in Cape Town in April 2023.

The Olympic gold medalist and athlete representative tied the knot with a stunning Robertson wedding on 4 November 2023.

Her brother and his new wife also shared their wedding photos on their Instagram accounts and captioned them: “Mr and Mrs Smith.”

The newlyweds have not responded to the Kolisis’ divorce, who confirmed their split on 22 October.