South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has told Parliament that his leadership can only be challenged or affirmed through the internal democratic processes of SAFA, not by outside influence or personal preference.
Responding to mounting criticism related to alleged financial mismanagement and declining organizational performance, Jordaan stressed that it is the SAFA National Executive Committee and its broader membership who have the legitimate authority to determine his position.
The statement comes amid heightened scrutiny following revelations of unpaid employees, irregular expenditure totalling R70 million highlighted by the Auditor-General, and increasing calls for Jordaan’s resignation — including from Mkhuleko Hlengwa, chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on sports.
Jordaan, who has led SAFA since 2013, secured a third term unopposed in 2022.
Public opinion remains divided: some citizens credit him with major milestones in South African football, including bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to the country and attracting key sponsors. Others are calling for his removal, pointing to persistent controversies and unresolved rape allegations dating back to 2017, which he has consistently denied.
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