Mama Joy – real name Joy Chauke – has been branded “opportunistic” after she attempted to turn the attention from Tito Mboweni’s death onto herself.
The sports supporter recently came under fire over a viral video that showed her “pushing” a child out of her camera shot during Bafana Bafana’s televised match over the weekend.
South Africa’s superfan – who recently tied the knot to her French husband – has also courted controversy for accepting government-funded trips to high-profile tournaments.
MAMA JOY CRITICISED OVER TITO MBOWENI TRIBUTE COMMENTS
Following his death, Lucky Star Pilchards – which falls under Tiger Brands – paid tribute to Tito Mboweni, who was branded their unofficial ambassador.
The tinned fish company said in a statement, “We lost a true South African Icon.”
In the comment section, Mama Joy shared images of herself preparing a meal with the brand. The move was seen as “disrespectful” by many South Africans, who accused the sports fan of trying to capitalise on Tito’s death.
@Range888888: “That’s being very disrespectful and opportunistic. Sies! Can you just have some decency?”
@SirRoyzen: “That’s pathetic. Taking advantage of Tito Mboweni’s death”.
@Aimyel_n: “First, trying to grab the attention of the camera by pushing a boy’s poster down. Now this? You really feel everything revolves around you?”
@Bantu_Istan: “Reading the room is a skill you don’t seem to have.”