It seems that pressure is mounting on SAFA president Danny Jordaan following his arrest and court appearance last week.
On Wednesday last week, Jordaan appeared at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge on charges of fraud, as reported by the Siya crew.
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The 73-year-old is said to have allegedly been involved in fraud and theft amounting to R1.3 million and for the misappropriate use of the association's funds.
In further developments at SAFA, NEC members are calling for Jordaan to step down from his position as the association's president.
Jordaan was released on R20 000 bail, pending the outcome of his case where SAFA's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gronie Hluyo and businessman Trevor Neethling are his co-accused.
In a letter seen by the Siya crew, which has been sent to the SAFA leadership, NEC member Gladwyn White has requested that Jordaan be suspended along with CEO Lydia Monyepao.
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In part, the letter reads, "Pursuant to the authority vested under the SAFA Statutes, I hereby submit this motion requesting an urgent convening of the National Executive Committee (NEC). This requisition is prompted by the impending court appearance of the SAFA President on charges of fraud, theft and maladministration. The circumstances necessitate immediate review and deliberation by the NEC to uphold SAFA's governance integrity and to ensure continuity in leadership and operations."
"The SAFA President should be temporarily suspended to allow an unimpeded investigation and to restore partner confidence. Similarly, the CEO should be suspended for failing to fulfil her role as the sole Accounting Officer, especially given financial and operational lapses," reads the letter.
Attempts have been made to get a comment from SAFA, but there has been no reply to the Siya crew's enquiry on the matter at the time of publishing.
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