The fraud and theft case against South African Football Association (SAFA) president Daniel Jordaan and his four co-accused has been postponed to 27 November 2026 pending the outcome of a high court review application.
This was said by NPA South Gauteng Spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole .
Jordaan, former SAFA chief financial officer Grown Hluyo, former journalist and Grit Communications director Trevor Neethling, Grit Communications and former acting SAFA CEO Russell Paul appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Palm Ridge on Thursday.
Mohlatlole said the postponement relates to a high court review application concerning the dismissal of an application brought under Section 342A of the Criminal Procedure Act, which provides for an inquiry into delays in criminal proceedings.
The accused face multiple charges, including fraud involving more than R1 million, theft and conspiracy to commit fraud and theft.
According to Mohlatlole, the State alleges that in December 2017, Jordaan unlawfully signed and backdated a service-level agreement between SAFA and Grit Communications for public relations and communications services.
The State alleges that the agreement was concluded without following the required SAFA approval processes and was intended to serve and protect Jordaan’s personal image.
Jordaan is also accused of procuring security services for his personal benefit while presenting them as SAFA business expenses.
Mohlatlole said the State alleges that Hluyo authorised payments to Grit Communications and a security company despite allegedly knowing that the agreements were unauthorised and unlawful.
Paul is accused of colluding and conspiring with the other accused in relation to fraud and theft involving an allegedly unlawful 2018 service-level agreement between SAFA and Grit Communications.
“The NPA reiterates its readiness to proceed with the case and will await the outcome of the high court review application before the matter can proceed further,” Mohlatlole said.
He said the NPA remains committed to ensuring that the matter is finalised in accordance with the law and that the criminal justice process takes its course.
