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Fiancé pleads for release of pregnant South African woman in US custody

# The fiancé of pregnant South African woman Nqobile Malangeni is pleading for her release after she was detained by US immigration authorities in Las Vegas. She remains in custody after being detained on 30 July while preparing to fly to Connecticut. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement says Malangeni overstayed her stay and is subject to a final removal order. Her unnamed fiancé, a former US armed forces member, says they planned to marry and fears he may not meet their child if she is deported.