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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Some South Africans believe sports superfans such as Mama Joy Chauke and Botha Msila should foot their own bills when travelling to support local teams.<\/p>\n

This comes after it was revealed it cost taxpayers at least R1.3m for superfans Chauke and Msila\u2019s travel and accommodation costs during last year\u2019s Rugby World Cup in France. The information was received from the sports, arts and culture department on Thursday after an application by AfriForum in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act.<\/p>\n

The application, submitted in October, requested detailed statements and documentation on what the department spent for Chauke and Msila\u2019s attendance at the tournament.<\/p>\n

AfriForum said other questions pertaining to Chauke and Msila\u2019s spending during the tournament were unanswered.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe department also failed to provide detailed information about the expenses incurred for these fans\u2019 attendance at other similar sporting events,\u201d the organisation said.<\/p>\n

AfriForum had also requested information regarding the merits of Chauke and Msila\u2019s appointment, but the department withheld that information.<\/p>\n

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