By: Natasha Archary

Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Gayton Mckenzie’s comments regarding Miss SA finalist, Chidimma Adetshina has been deemed insensitive.
Responding to a social media user’s question regarding what his thoughts are about Chidimma’s father being Nigerian, Gayton made his stance against foreigners being allowed to enter the pageant known.
“I just returned from Paris and will definitely get more information tomorrow, we truly cannot have Nigerians compete in our Miss SA competition.
I wanna get all facts before I comment but it gives funny vibes already.”
Gayton Mckenzie
When told he should act accordingly as Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture and do better to protect Chidimma from the unprovoked xenophobia and online bullying she’s been subjected to, Gayton said he will not be quiet when asked a question.
“You want me to ignore people that voted for me? You want me to ignore a legitimate question?
I will get the facts and return with an answer, this is not gossip, that video raises legitimate suspicion.”
I just returned from Paris and will definitely get more information tomorrow, we truly cannot have Nigerians compete in our Miss SA competition. I wanna get all facts before I comment but it gives funny vibes already. https://t.co/KQ6K0MT6aG
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) July 29, 2024
Chidimma, a 23-year old law student addressed the black on black hate she has been on the receiving end of by stating that she was born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and mother who is of Mozambican descent.
She is also sparking huge public debate by breaking stereotypes as a finalist in the Miss SA pageant who is a divorced, single mom.
A recent petition calling for the removal of Chidimma from the pageant is off the ground and has caused a heated debate online.
Over the weekend, Chidimma progressed to the Top 12 stage of the competition as support for her grows with a number of celebrities including Pearl Thusi and Prince Kaybee rallying behind her.
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