Superfan Mama Joy let her fans know that while she watched the Springboks take on Ireland in the Hollywood Bets Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Saturday on TV, she did receive an invite to attend from a sponsor.
Kunzima Mamajoy watching @Springboks vs Ireland on Tv ,,, kikikiki the whole Superfan Ambassador,,, of SA @ChrisExcel102 pic.twitter.com/iOWdtk72TW
— MamaJoy Chauke (@JoyChauke5) July 13, 2024
Mama Joy said on X, formerly Twitter, that she declined the offer of transport, a ticket and accommodation.
I want to thank the Braai Army @BraaiArmy Dan and Major let the good Lord and my Ancestors bless you You invited me to Durban and ready to assist transport ticket accommodation but I decline and watched on Tv Thanks again now for Bloemfontein unity pic.twitter.com/qMnxBmRx2K
— MamaJoy Chauke (@JoyChauke5) July 15, 2024
Netizens were quick to jump in with replies.
@NdhumaNkuna said: “The fact that you declined such a good gesture, shows how much you are ready to play politics…your decision was informed by an intention to exert pressure on @GaytonMcK not to touch your Superfan allowances, my tax money.”
The fact that you declined such a good gesture, shows how much you are ready to play politics…your decision was informed by an intention to excert pressure on @GaytonMcK not to touch your Superfan allowances, my tax money…
— Ndhuma (@NdhumaNkuna) July 15, 2024
“Declined because their offer wasn’t VVIP?”, asked @Mokgatla_Mora
Declined because their offer wasn’t VVIP?
— Mokgatla Molepo *Avifaunal Specialist* (@Mokgatla_Mora) July 15, 2024
Mama Joy had a message for Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gauyton McKenzie after the Boks were defeated.
Babe,you had like a prophetic message to me Yesterday….
Meaning “i won’t go to Durban,and Springboks will lose the game”…
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 Springbok— MamaJoy Chauke (@JoyChauke5) July 13, 2024
This comes after McKenzie said he had stopped trips for super fans. He explained that while they are flown worldwide and paid to support national teams, artists and athletes struggle to find funds to attend sporting events and exhibitions.
I have stopped all trips for super fans, we have athletes & artist who are struggling to raise money to attend sporting events and exhibitions, how do we justify paying for fans? We shall no longer be paying for these trips and will use that money where it’s needed the most.
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) July 9, 2024
McKenzie has since had a proposal for Mama Joy: he offered to facilitate meetings between her and corporate sponsors.
I love you also @JoyChauke5 , I have been contacted by corporates that wish to meet you, I shall facilitate but my strategy is to let the athletes stand first in line, i removed myself & staff from Venezuela list this week to make space for more writers. Salute https://t.co/PJaaVJ8ZTk
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) July 14, 2024
Her response: “I love my minister.”
Gayton, the Patriotic Alliance leader and now Member of Parliament (MP) hit the ground running since he was appointed and ruffled a few feathers.
His political party forms part of the Government of National Unity (GNU). The GNU was formed after the May 29, 2024, national elections.
Words: Fame Frenzy
