In a heated exchange on social media, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Naledi Chirwa passionately defended Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, who has faced xenophobic and Afrophobic backlash. The controversy erupted after a video circulated online, showing Adetshina celebrating with her Nigerian family, which sparked unwarranted criticism and attacks.

Prominent figures, including Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie, weighed in on the issue. McKenzie controversially stated, “We truly cannot have Nigerians compete in our Miss SA competition. I wanna get all the facts before I comment, but it gives funny vibes already.” His remarks were met with outrage and disappointment, highlighting the persistent xenophobic attitudes within certain circles.

Naledi Chirwa, a vocal advocate for human rights and equality, took to X (formerly Twitter) to address McKenzie’s comments directly. In a scathing response, Chirwa accused McKenzie of ignorance and bigotry. She wrote, “You are not ‘Patriotic’ at all. You don’t know the South African Constitution. You don’t respect South African governance office at the EXECUTIVE level. You don’t know South African history. You don’t know South African statistics on ANYTHING, not even your favorite subject.”

Chirwa didn’t hold back in pointing out the irony of McKenzie’s Scottish surname, suggesting that his existence is a result of colonial conquest. She added, “No self-awareness to pick up the ‘vibes’ on his own existence coming to being due to colonial conquest but a bag full of hogwash and vitriol for Black people who are JUST LIKE HIM.”

Furthermore, Chirwa highlighted the specific targeting and bullying of Black women, stating, “And it’s always Black women that you target and bully on this scale. Everybody else gets a pass. White men get a pass. White women get a pass. Black men get a pass… You hate Black women.” She emphasized the importance of Black women’s history and lineage, concluding with a powerful assertion, “The children we birth, ARE OURS TOO!”

This incident has once again brought to the forefront the pervasive issues of xenophobia and sexism in South Africa. As Chirwa eloquently put it, the targeting of Black women is a reflection of deep-seated prejudices that continue to plague the nation.

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