A Cape Town magistrate court has relaxed the bail conditions for Anabela Rungo, mother of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 Chidimma Adetshina, lifting her strict house arrest order in an ongoing fraud and immigration case.
According to EWN (Eyewitness News South Africa), the court ruled on Wednesday that Rungo, a Mozambican national, no longer needs to remain confined at home but must adhere to a 9 p.m. curfew. She is also permitted to attend unrelated legal proceedings while her case continues.
Rungo was arrested in February 2025 for alleged identity theft and violations of South Africa’s immigration laws. Authorities accuse her of illegally obtaining official documents as far back as 2001, leading to the revocation of her papers in September 2024.
The 53-year-old faces charges under the South African Immigration and Identification Act, with the Department of Home Affairs barring her from seeking permanent residency pending trial.
Stefanie Darbandi, the state’s independent immigration lawyer, clarified that while the magistrate court handles the fraud case, Home Affairs will determine her immigration status. A conviction could result in imprisonment.
The case has been adjourned to September 12, 2025, for further hearings.
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