SAFA president Danny Jordaan's theft & fraud case returns to court
The soccer boss allegedly used R1.3 million of SAFA money for his personal benefit.
SAFA president Danny Jordaan appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 13 November 2024. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Football Association (SAFA)’s president, Danny Jordaan, is expected back in court on Friday on charges including theft and fraud.
The soccer boss allegedly used R1.3 million of SAFA money for his personal benefit.
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The case was postponed to Friday after Jordaan and his co-accused failed to have the charges against them dropped.
During the last appearance, the court heard two applications from the State and the accused.
The State sought to have counsel for Jordaan and his co-accused, Advocate Norman Arendse, recuse himself, arguing that he was also the lawyer for the football association, which presented a conflict of interest.
Jordaan also launched an application to have the matter struck from the roll, citing unreasonable delays, something the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) strongly opposed.
The magistrate, however, dismissed both applications.
It is expected that the defence will take instructions from the accused on Friday.