SAFA responds to R10 million Jordaan payment allegations
- Martin T
- May 11
- 2 min read
SAFA has responded to allegations that president Danny Jordaan received R10 million from the association in 2020, without the NEC's knowledge or approval.
The SA Football Association sees the accusation as another salvo in what they describe as a sustained campaign aimed at destabilising its leadership and removing the president, Jordaan.
The association has responded forcefully, branding a recent claim in the media against Jordaan as "malicious and mischievous."
According to SAFA, the controversy arose due to an individual's misinterpretation of financial records, which were then disseminated externally to fabricate this misleading account.
In a statement on Sunday, SAFA dismissed the allegations as "laughable." The association stated it was "inconceivable" that this "smear" originated from someone who illegally accessed their financial system, misinterpreted reports, and leaked them to create a false narrative.
“The report that was obtained illegally relates to all payments made to the President since 2007. It covers a period of 18 years during which time Dr Danny Jordaan held various positions in SAFA as CEO until 2008, CEO of the World Cup Bid up until 2006 and CEO of the FIFA World Cup from 2006 until 2011,” said SAFA.
“It also includes SAFA meeting allowances and honorariums, which were paid to all NEC members over a period exceeding 13 years.”
SAFA went on to clarify the R10 million figure, stating it encompasses: 1) Honoraria and NEC meeting allowances for all NEC members, 2) Separation payments to President Jordaan upon his return from the 2010 FIFA World Cup LOC, and 3) Bonuses paid to Dr. Danny Jordaan, Dr. Irvin Khoza, and Dr. Molefi Oliphant for securing the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which constitutes a significant portion of the disputed amount.
Additionally, payments from CAF, processed through SAFA's accounts for transfer to Dr. Jordaan, are included. SAFA emphasised that all payments to the president were properly authorised and approved by the NEC at the time.
