Not even weeks but months ago, immediately it was announced that government won't pay for her. A company named abOVEnormal came forward to sponsor her World Cup joyride.

AboveNormal nton nton sponsored her...

It was said that there is a local sports company called abOVEnormal sponsoring her.

They have clubs, "maybe" they were chosen as part of 16 fans from the 16 PSL teams. Mama Joy doesn't have a club, but worry not abOVEnormal (@MasingitaTv) has her covered, unless she wants tax payers money yet again.

As per @grok “The South African government’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), i.e., taxpayers’ money, funded many of Mama Joy’s (Joy Chauke’s) past trips to major sports events.11 Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke is South Africa’s high-profile Bafana Bafana and multi-sport superfan, known for her vibrant outfits and loud support at events like World Cups, Olympics, and AFCON.19 Key Details on Funding: •Government/DSAC funding: Minister Gayton McKenzie publicly confirmed that the department (not President Cyril Ramaphosa personally, despite Mama Joy’s claims) covered trips before his tenure. One standout example: her 2023 Rugby World Cup trip to France alone cost around R700,000 (flights, accommodation, etc.). Records show multiple international trips (e.g., Rio Olympics, Women’s World Cups, AFCON) were taxpayer-supported over the years, with totals running into significant sums across events.11 •Mama Joy has pushed back, saying most trips were self-funded or personally covered by the president, but official statements and records point to DSAC.20 This sparked public debate and outrage about using public funds for “superfans” vs. supporting athletes or other priorities. McKenzie has since ended the practice for future events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.13 •Recent/2026 World Cup: No government money this time. Mama Joy secured a private sponsorship as a brand ambassador for abOVEnormal (an African sports, fitness, and lifestyle brand), which is covering her travel across the US, Mexico, and Canada.25 In short: Taxpayers via DSAC for many past jaunts (with some debate on the exact split), and now a private brand stepping in. Classic South African sports drama—passion, politics, and public purse strings all in one vuvuzela blast.”

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Mama Joy Chauke Secures 2026 World Cup Trip Through Private Sponsorship After Public Clash With Gayton McKenzie Over Funding Refusal South Africa’s most famous football fan, Joyce “Mama Joy” Chauke, is heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The trip is funded by a private sports brand rather than government assistance. This follows a public disagreement with Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie over support for fans. The controversy started when Mama Joy criticised the department on social media for refusing to cover travel costs. She urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint a new sports minister who could support fans. McKenzie responded by suggesting her French husband should pay for the trip. The remark drew widespread criticism. On Wednesday, emerging sportswear company abOVEnormal named Mama Joy as its new brand ambassador. Founder Masingita Masunga, a disability rights advocate born with cerebral palsy, made the announcement alongside former minister Lindiwe Zulu. Masunga described the decision as a no-brainer. The deal will cover Mama Joy’s travel to matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada, which begin in June. Mama Joy expressed excitement about the opportunity. She told City Press she was over the moon and saw the sponsorship as proof that a good person could not be held back. The arrangement allows her to attend the tournament without state funding.

Oh dear "abOVEnormal" sportswear company used by who, and just like that they've opened themselves up to scrutiny and there's as an ANC face in the picture, not sure that's a smart move...

What the heck is abOVEnormal ?

Are those guys holding the flag employees of abOVEnormal?

Fuck that abovenormal 😆 🤣 and fuck @LindiweZulu6

Mama Joy Secures 2026 World Cup Trip South Africa’s most famous football fan, Joyce “Mama Joy” Chauke, is heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, not thanks to government help, but a private sports brand. Just days after a bitter public spat with Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, Mama Joy has been unveiled as the new brand ambassador for emerging sportswear company abOVEnormal. The deal will fund her travel to the tournament across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, which kicks off in June. The controversy began when Mama Joy took to social media to vent over the department’s refusal to assist fans with travel costs, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint a “new minister of sport who can love fans.” McKenzie fired back by suggesting her French husband should pay, a remark widely condemned as dismissive. On Wednesday, abOVEnormal founder Masingita Masunga, a disability rights advocate born with cerebral palsy, stood alongside former minister Lindiwe Zulu to welcome Mama Joy as the face of the brand. “A no-brainer,” Masunga called it. “I am going to the World Cup. I am excited and over the moon,” Mama Joy told City Press. “It is further proof that you cannot keep a good person down. When God says yes, no one can say no.” For South Africa’s beloved superfan, the victory is personal, turning a social media own goal into a winning ticket to world football’s biggest stage.

Thank you AboveNormal for doing this for South Africa's number one fan

Mama Joy scores World Cup victory. @Joychauke5 is going. abOVEnormal founder Masingita Masunga and former minister Lindiwe Zulu welcoming Mama Joy to the abOVEnormal family as an ambassador. Read more: brnw.ch/21x1CKO

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