Danny Jordaan

2024 - 11 - 13

Danny Jordaan: From Football Fields to Courtroom Drama!

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Chaos in South African soccer as SAFA president Danny Jordaan faces serious fraud charges!

In a shocking turn of events, the South African football community is reeling as SAFA president Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud and theft totaling a staggering R1.3 million. This startling development marks a dark chapter in the history of South African football. While Jordaan had long been regarded as a prominent figure in the administration of soccer, ensuring the growth and stability of the sport in the country, the latest charges have put a cloud of uncertainty over his career and the reputation of SAFA itself.

Reports indicate that Jordaan wasn't caught off guard; he had previously tried to file papers at the Johannesburg High Court in a bid to avoid arrest. However, the law caught up with the sports administrator as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, better known as the Hawks, confirmed that warrants had been issued for him and two associates. The high-profile nature of the case has drawn significant media attention, prompting calls from all corners for Jordaan to step down from his position at SAFA.

After his arrest, Jordaan was swiftly brought before the court, where he faces not only serious allegations but also the scrutiny of public opinion. Speculation now abounds regarding the potential ramifications of these charges on South Africaโ€™s national soccer reputation and future. As fans rally around their beloved sport, there are concerns that this scandal could overshadow the positive strides made by many players and organizations striving for excellence in the realm of South African football.

As we await further developments in this ongoing legal saga, itโ€™s important to remember a few facts about Danny Jordaan. Formerly a key player in the successful bid for South Africa to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Jordaan has previously earned accolades as a champion of soccer in the nation. However, with the wheels of justice now turning in his direction, how this once-celebrated figure navigates these troubled waters remains to be seen. Will he rise from this scandal like a phoenix from the ashes, or is this truly the end of the road? Only time will tell!

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Danny Jordaan has been arrested (SowetanLIVE)

Safa boss Danny Jordaan has been arrested. He is facing R1.3m fraud and theft charges. SowetanLIVE understands that he is currently being processed in the ...

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Danny Jordaan seeks to avoid arrest over R1.3m fraud case (Business Day)

Safa president files papers in Johannesburg high court to block his imminent arrest and prosecution.

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UPDATE | SAFA boss Danny Jordaan appears in court after police ... (News24)

SAFA president Danny Jordaan has been arrested and charged with fraud together with two others after allegedly spending R1.3 million of the association's ...

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SAFA president Danny Jordan and two others expected in court over ... (Independent Online)

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale said warrants have been issued for the arrest of two prominent ...

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Reports: Danny Jordaan Has Been Arrested (SNL24)

South African football has been shaken following reports that SAFA football governing body president Danny Jordaan has been arrested.

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South Africa FA president Danny Jordaan arrested (CNBCAfrica.com)

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 13 (Reuters) โ€“ South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over allegations he used the ...

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Has Danny Jordaan finally reached the end of the road following his ... (Daily Maverick)

SA Football Association president Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday on charges of fraud and theft.

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Calls for Danny Jordaan to step down amid serious fraud ... (Independent Online)

Danny Jordaan, President of the South African Football Association, faces serious fraud allegations amounting to R1. 3 million, prompting calls for his ...

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Safa boss Danny Jordaan has been arrested (TimesLIVE)

South African Football Association (Safa) boss Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday. Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said warrants of arrests were ...

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Safa president Danny Jordaan appears in court for fraud (Johannesburg Sunday World)

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan and two co-accused are appearing in court on charges of fraud and theft.

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Safa President Danny Jordaan arrested for alleged fraud and money ... (Goal.com)

Safa President Danny Jordaan has been arrested by Hawks officers for alleged fraud and money embezzlement totaling to R1.3M.

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SAFA boss Danny Jordaan and co-accused each granted R20 000 ... (News24)

South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan has been granted bail of R20 000 following his arrest on charges of fraud and theft amounting to ...

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SAFA boss Danny Jordaan free to travel after arrest, but must notify ... (Mail and Guardian)

South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan appeared at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge on Wednesday on criminal ...

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South Africa's soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud ... (WKRG News 5)

Jordaan is accused of using about R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for ...

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Danny Jordaan: South African FA president arrested in fraud case (BBC News)

The country's organised crime investigation unit, Hawks, has been looking into claims of fraud and theft at Safa between 2014 and 2018 amounting to 1.3m rand ($ ...

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Danny Jordaan, co-accused granted bail of R20,000 (eNCA)

Jordaan's co-accused are SAFA chief financial officer Gronie Hluyo and journalist-turned-businessman, Trevor Neethling. Jordaan faces charges of fraud and ...

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Danny Jordaan, co-accused granted bail of R20,000 (eNCA)

Jordaan's co-accused are SAFA chief financial officer Gronie Hluyo and journalist-turned-businessman, Trevor Neethling. Jordaan faces charges of fraud and ...

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