SAFA president Danny Jordaan has been granted bail of R20 000 after appearing in court on Wednesday morning.
Jordaan appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's court over charges of R1.3 million fraud and theft. He was arrested at his home on Wednesday morning and appeared in court with his co-accused, SAFA CFO Gronie Hluyo and businessman Trevor Neethling, who was also granted R20 000 bail.
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While in court, Jordaan revealed that he intends on pleading not guilty to the charges against him.
"I have not committed those offences. I have no intention to live abroad. It is in the interest of justice for me to get bail. My release will not disturb public order," Jordaan said, as quoted by Herald Live.
According to reports, Jordan filed papers in the Johannesburg High Court seeking to interdict his arrest and prosecution.
The Hawks have alleged that, between 2014 and 2018, the SAFA president used the organisation's resources for personal gain, including hiring a private security company for his protection and a public relations company, Grit Communication, without authorisation. Grit Communication is owned by Neethling.
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Earlier in the day, Jordaan had told the court that he raised R10 000 for bail.
The case has been postponed to December 5.
