Many expected Joy Mama Joy Chauke to watch the Paris Olympics from home like millions of other fans after Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie stopped all trips for sports superfans.
However, the colourful sports fan shared a video of herself flying to the European country to attend the Olympics.
Earlier this month, McKenzie laid down the law on superfans, saying their government-funded attendance at global sporting events has come to an end.
I have stopped all trips for superfans . We have athletes and artists 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 its needed the most, averred the Minister.
Speaking to The Citizen , Deputy Director of Communication in the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Mmatlhame Raseleka confirmed to the publication that Mama Joys trip to the Olympics was not funded by the government.
