Danny Jordaan
Image: News24 Jordaan’s Leadership in Question: SAFA Official Claims Financial Misconduct”
Sibusiso Ndlovu
The Post News has learned from a high-ranking official within the South African Football Association (SAFA) who has come forward with explosive allegations, accusing Danny Jordaan of prioritizing personal interests over the organization’s financial well-being.
According to the senior official, Jordaan allegedly pressured SAFA to purchase a new car for his personal use, despite the association’s budget facing significant sustainability concerns back in 2019-2020.
This latest revelation adds to the growing list of controversies surrounding Jordaan’s leadership, including accusations of misusing SAFA resources for personal gain and violating the organization’s statutes.
The allegations have raised questions about Jordaan’s commitment to transparency and accountability, sparking calls for further investigation and potential action from SAFA’s governing bodies.
What we know!!
The Hawks, has levied accusations against Jordaan, citing flagrant violations of SAFA’s governing statutes, which purportedly resulted in a staggering loss of R1.3 million.
Between 2014 and 2018, Jordaan allegedly engaged the services of Badger Security, a private security firm, for personal protection, and Grit Communications, a public relations agency, without obtaining the requisite authorization. Grit Communications received a substantial payment of R1.3 million to burnish Jordaan’s tarnished image and promote a positive narrative about SAFA amidst a flurry of damaging allegations, including rape.
In March, the Hawks conducted a raid on SAFA’s offices to procure contracts related to Grit Communications and Badger Security. Former SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble had reportedly refused to sign a service level agreement with Grit Communications, citing the necessity for a tender process.
In response, Jordaan has filed an affidavit seeking to forestall his arrest. He asserts that Grit Communications was engaged to safeguard SAFA’s reputation and that the R1.3 million payment was duly accounted for in the organization’s annual financial statements. Jordaan vehemently denies any criminal wrongdoing and accuses the complainants of harboring a personal vendetta against him.
Furthermore, Jordaan’s affidavit requests that the court grant a stay of arrest pending a review application, direct the Hawks to return seized documents, and destroy any copies obtained during the raid. He contends that the Hawks exceeded the scope of their search and seizure warrant by confiscating the SAFA CFO’s laptop and accessing the organization’s electronic repository.
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