Safa president Danny Jordaan back in court
Safa president Danny Jordaan, accused of misusing R1.3m of organisational funds, appeared in court today along with his co-accused.
South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan appeared in court earlier today after first appearing three weeks ago.
The Safa president is accused of misusing R1.3m of Safa funds for personal gain. Jordaan, along with Safa CFO Gronie Hluyo, and businessman Trevor Neethling appeared at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge last month, and again today.
The EFF said it is not surprised by the arrest of Jordaan. The DA reacted by saying that the new allegations, alongside previous accusations of misconduct against Jordaan, ‘underscore the deep-rooted issues within Safa’s leadership, raising serious concerns about governance and accountability within the organisation’.
Safa vice-president Bennet Bailey told reporters that Jordaan had no intention of stepping down.
“In political parties, especially in the ruling party, that is the policy of that party. At Safa, there is no such thing. You are not guilty until you are proven guilty. And that is our official position to this.”
It is alleged that from 2014 to 2018, Jordaan allegedly used the organisation’s resources for personal gain, including hiring a private security company for personal protection and a public relations.
During today’s court proceedings, they case was postponed to Tuesday.
They are out on R20 000 bail each, and have been told not to make contact with state witnesses.
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