By Akani Nkuna
SA Football Association president Danny Jordaan has appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg, following his arrest along with two others on allegations of R1.3 million fraud and theft.
The Hawks said on Wednesday the Jordaan was accused of using the organisation’s resources for his personal gain, including hiring a private security company for his personal protection, and a PR company without authorisation form the SAFA board.
This was allegedly between 2014 and 2018.
In March, the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit executed search and seizure warrants at Safa’s office, confiscating various electronic devices and documents for further analysis, resulting in the subsequent arrests.
Jordaan was arrested alongside Safa CFO Gronie Hluyo and businessman Trevor Neethling.
They were granted bail of R20,000 each by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, under strict conditions which saw Jordaan’s co-accused surrender their passports.
Meanwhile, Economic Freedom Fighters spokesperson Leigh-Ann
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