She has been a super football fan for over two decades. Her support for local teams has seen her become top team Orlando Pirates, and now recently Royal AM. Joy Chauke fondly known as Mama Joy recently celebrated being awarded Sports Fan of the Year at the 2023 Momentum GSports Awards for her immense support of the sport.
DESERVING
Held at Johannesburg's Wanderers Club, the award ceremony celebrated the women who made strides in the world of SA sport and internationally. Mama Joy is currently living her best life in Paris, supporting the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Her best friend, Dineo Mokwena, accepted the award on her behalf. "She truly deserved to win. She has dedicated her life to sport and she is a legend," the friend said.
OTHER WINNERS
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies goalkeeper, Andile Dlamini won the Momentum Athlete of the Year. WAFCON Champions, Banyana Banyana won Team of the Year for the second year in a row. Coach Desiree Ellis, received the Coach of the Year Award. Kgothatso Montjane became the most celebrated athlete on the Momentum Gsport stage after winning her first Grand Slam title at the French Open in the wheelchair doubles category.
THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Momentum Athlete of the Year- Andile Dlamini
Telkom Woman of the Year- Natasha Petersen
Global Woman in Sport - Leila Steyn-Daku
DP World African Woman in Sport -Faith Kipyegon
SuperSport Woman in TV -Vusiwe Ngcobo
Brand SA Para Sport Star of the Year -Kgothatso Montjane
Mail & Guardian Woman in Print - Lethabo Kganyago
Nielsen Sports South Africa Sponsor of the Year -SASOL
Emerging Athlete of the Year- Kyra van Kan
Woman in PR and Sponsorship -Emy Casaletti-Bwalya
Woman in Radio - Rachel Makhura
Woman in Social Media - Jessica Nkomo
Special Recognition -Brenda Mafunisa
Supporter of the Year -Mama Joy Chauke
Volunteer of the Year - Bella Mpho Makhoba
Style Star - Nqobile Khwezi
Federation of the Year -Cricket South Africa
Coach of the Year - Desiree Ellis
Team of the Year - Banyana Banyana
Public Choice Award -Netball South Africa
2023 Hall of Fame Inductee - Blanche Moila
Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Award - Banyana Banyana
Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Award - Proteas Women Cricket Team
Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Award - SA Women's Indoor Hockey Team
Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Award - Spar Proteas Netball Team
Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Award -SuperSport
