SEE | Mama Joy takes off for Paris Olympics despite travel controversies

Mama Joy

Cape Town — Mama Joy, whose real name is Joy Chauke, has triumphed in the ongoing drama with Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie.

Despite recent controversies and the minister’s halt on sponsored trips, the superfan has been flaunting her trip to Paris for the upcoming Olympics on social media.

The sports enthusiast, who’s been in the spotlight for public debates over travel sponsorships, recently shared her excitement on X.

She posted vibrant photos of herself at OR Tambo International Airport, eagerly anticipating her flight on Air France, which was scheduled for Thursday, July 25.

With her hair styled in eye-catching braids in the colours of the South African flag, Mama Joy not only hinted at the Olympic festivities but also teased a visit to her French boyfriend, who according to The South African she had met last year during the Rugby World Cup.

“Mamajoy to the Olympics Paris Papajoy am coming ⁦@ChrisExcel102⁩ SA Mamajoy Mamajoy ,,,,” she wrote. 

But she didn’t stop there — she also tweeted a clip of an encounter with TV sports presenter Carol Tshabalala, who was also en route to the Olympics.

“Look who I met inside my flight Airfrance ⁦@SimplyCarol8 Paris Olympics,” she shared.

Who Footed the Bill?

With Gayton McKenzie having put a stop to sponsored trips for superfans, many are curious about who funded Mama Joy’s trip to the Olympics.

In a recent interview with eNCA, the superfan revealed that she usually covers her own expenses, including transport, accommodation, and match tickets.

Here’s how Mzansi is reacting:

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Compiled by Lauren Petersen

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