He won the bid for South Africa to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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The former SAFA CEO, Dennis Mumble, has accused Danny of his power.
According toSABC News,he is allegedly corrupt and hungry for power.
Danny Jordaan speaks to the media during a press conference in 2010 (L). Jordaan looks on prior to the FIFA Series 2024 Algeria match (R). Photo: Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA (modified by author)Source: Getty Images
These allegations have made him a hot topic for many interested in the case proceedings.
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Danny Jordaan’s profile summary
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He earned a BA degree and a diploma inHigher Educationfrom the University of the Western Cape.
Danny Jordaan’s family
His parents are Maxine and Alexandre Jordaan.
Dannys tax returns, electricity bills, and voting eligibility were under investigation.
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He also faced a bribery scandal involving FIFA.
Career
In 1974, Jordaan began his career as a lecturer.
From 1970 to 1983, he played cricket and football and fought against racism in sports.
Top-5 facts about Danny Jordaan. Photo: Gallo images/Getty Images (modified by author)Source: Original
He later joined the United Democratic Front (UDC) and the African National Congress (ANC).
Between 1983 and 1992, Jordaan headed several football boards.
In 1993, he was appointed Director of the Cape Town Olympic Bid Company.
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After winning the 1994 national elections, he served as an ANC Member of Parliament until 1997.
That same year, he was elected as SAFA Chief Executive Officer.
From 2015 to 2016, theprominent activistserved as Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay.
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Under his leadership as SAFA president, South Africa successfully hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2010.
Since 1998, Jordaan has served at various levels in FIFA, including the FIFA marketing and television board.
In 2002, he worked on the FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan.
Danny Jordaan attends the opening of the FIFA Football For Hope Centre on 12 November 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: FIFASource: Getty Images
In 2010, Jordaan was the South Africa FIFA World Cup CEO.
He was also part of the organising committee for the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2009.
In 2013, he won the SAFA elections and became its president.
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Danny Jordaans salary is not publicly available.
The fittings and appliances in both homes are valued at an accumulated R2 million.
Jordaan also owns two cars, a Mercedes-Benz and a BMW, which are worth over R700,000 collectively.
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He also announced plans to find a permanent SAFA CEO after several resignations.
Former SAFA Vice-President Lucas Nhlapo supported Mumbles claims, further fuelling concerns about Jordaans leadership.
Jordaan denied the allegations.
Danny Jordaan at Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on 13 November 2024 in Palm Ridge, South Africa. Photo: Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
Jordaan was also accused of shielding a senior SAFA official who allegedly sodomised a male intern twice.
Danny Jordaans case
The allegations against Jordaan centre on financial misconduct within SAFA.
In early 2020, former SAFA officials Gay Mokoena and Dennis Mumble highlighted governance issues and financial irregularities.
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They accused Jordaan of bypassing SAFAs National Executive Committee (NEC) and violating corporate governance rules.
NEC member Willie Mooka filed acriminalcase in May 2020.
Jordaan allegedly bypassed standard procedures to authorise the deal.
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What happened to Danny Jordaan?
The former lecturer rose to prominence for transforming the South African football administration.
However, his legacy has been marred by controversies.
In 2015, Jordaan faced criticism for serving as both SAFA president and the mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay.
Critics questioned his ability to balance both roles.
He defended his record but was replaced by Athol Trollip and returned to SAFA full-time.
Reports in 2020 further alleged that Jordaan managed SAFA as his personal domain.
They claimed the Grit Communications contract predated the raping allegations and was legally authorised.
However, the State argued that the contract was backdated and that Jordaan lacked the authority to approve it.
The ongoing fraud and theft case continues to challenge his reputation and career.
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In November 2024, Jordaan wasreleased on bailamid accusations of misusing SAFA funds for personal gain.
Investigations byHawksinto fraud and theft at SAFA between 2014 and 2018, totalling R1.3 million, remain ongoing.
However, allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct have overshadowed his contributions.
His ongoing legal battles raise concerns about governance and accountability within SAFA.
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