The South African Football Association has been in turmoil recently. Eyebrows were raised when the Special Investigative Unit of the Hawks raided SAFA House at the FNB Stadium, confiscating laptops and hard-drives of the SAFA CFO. The items have since been returned but the action left no doubt in the minds of football followers that all is not well within the football’s controlling body. Amidst this drama, SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan is facing allegations of maladministration and the alleged misuse of funds while old foes have come out from the woods and also threatening to derail the running of the organisation. This does not bode well for the organization as it should be preparing for two upcoming high profile 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The Siya crew went digging.
What the Siya crew has been told…
Events that have been taking place within the corridors of the South African Football Association (SAFA) are not good for the image of the country and the association. In fact, they are giving the impression that SAFA is under siege and on the verge of collapse. The search and seizure raid conducted by the Hawks at the SAFA headquarters investigating allegations of fraud and theft amounting to R1.3m allegedly committed by incumbent President Dr Danny Jordaan left the country in a state of shock.
