South African Football Association (Safa) President Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over allegations he used the organisation’s money for his own purposes, according to local media reports.
Danny Jordaan, who was a leading figure in bringing the 2010 World Cup to South Africa, had tried to interdict his imminent arrest on Tuesday, but the Johannesburg High Court is only scheduled to hear his submission on Thursday.
The arrest stems from a raid by police on the Safa offices in March, after which police spokesperson Katlego Mogale said the allegations are that “between 2014 and 2018, the president of Safa used the organisation’s resources for his personal gain, including hiring a private security company for his personal protection and a public relations company, without authorisation from the Safa board.
South Africa Football Association president Danny Jordaan
Danny Jordaan, 73, and his reported co-accused, Safa chief financial officer Gronie Hluyo and businessman Trevor Neethling, are due to appear in court later on Wednesday.
Neither Danny Jordaan nor Safa responded to a request for comment from Reuters, but in his affidavit to court seeking to block his arrest, he denies any wrongdoing.
Danny Jordaan, the president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), has been arrested on charges of misappropriating funds during his tenure. The allegations involve the misuse of R1.3 million between 2014 and 2018, including the unauthorized hiring of a private security company and a public relations firm for personal use.
Following his arrest, Danny Jordaan appeared in court alongside SAFA CEO Gronie Hluyo and a businessman. Public opinion has turned against Jordaan, with many calling for his immediate removal from the SAFA presidency.
Source: SABC
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