A week after mocking the Springboks’ loss to Ireland – and hinting her absence at the stadium was the reason why- Mama Joy, real name Joy Chauke, is back supporting the South African rugby team
The sports fan has travelled to Bloemfontein to show her support. And by the looks of it, she’s receiving VIP treatment.
Does this have anything to do with her meeting Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie this week?
MAMA JOY TO SPRINGBOKS: ‘LUCKY CHARM IS HERE’
On her X account, Mama Joy revealed that she would be cheering on the Springboks at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
The superfan – who has recently come under fire by Gayton McKenzie – also revealed that she was staying at a five star hotel.
Chauke tweeted: “Good Luck Bokke. I can’t wait.
In another, she posed with SARU president Mark Alexander. “Your lucky charm is here”.
Mama Joy hinted that her VIP travel and accommodation were thanks to the SA sports supporter group, the Braai Army, and travel agent Dan Hooton.
She added: “Today I am here at Bon Hotels with them, Taking care of everything, Dan. Major Danko”
Mama Joy’s jubilant tweets come a week after she claimed that the Springboks loss to Ireland was due to her absence.
She tweeted: “Mama Joy, @Springboks lucky charm was not there. Previous game, I was fast and prayed for my team, but today, I ate pap and vleis in the morning. During the game, I was snacking.’
Chauke – who earlier trolled Gayton McKenzie over his claims that superfans must watch games on television – added: “You had like a prophetic message to me yesterday. Meaning I won’t go to Durban… Today, Springboks lost 25-24 against Ireland.
“So, the Minister of Sports has to understand that Mama Joy has a lot of influence with sports, with Springboks.”
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Mama Joy claimed her absence from Kings Park Stadium was the reason behind the Springboks loss to Ireland.
Images via X:
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BURYING THE HATCHET WITH GAYTON
While Mama Joy has expressed her unhappiness with Gayton McKenzie’s superfan comments, it seems that she has buried the hatchet with the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.
On her X account, the superfan posted a pic of her meeting the outspoken minister, and both of them were all smiles!
She tweeted: “Meeting my lovely Minister. All Smiles. @GaytonMcK , thanks for showing me love. Love My Minster”
In a previous Facebook Live, Gayton revealed that while the department would no longer pay for her trips to sporting events, he would be happy to introduce Mama Joy to corporate companies who were keen to sponsor her.