State opposes Jordaan’s plea for R10 000 bail

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Cape Town — South Africa Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan, and his two co-accused, were granted R20 000 bail after they made their first appearance in the Palm Ridge Specialised Court on Wednesday.

Jordaan, along with SAFA CFO, Gronie Hluyo and journalist-turned-businessman, Trevor Neethling, appeared in court together following their arrest on Wednesday morning. During the proceedings, the trio were all released on R20 000 bail and Magistrate Phillip Venter said the evidence provided by the accused was convincing and verified by the investigating officers, The Citizen reported.

The state did not oppose the bail application and the court was satisfied with the information given. The three are expected back in court on 5 December.

Jordaan was supported by many senior SAFA members. He told the court that he would plead not guilty and asked that he not surrender his passport as he requires it for work travels, which the court allowed.

“Accused number three [Hluyo] must hand over the passport. Coming to Jordaan, we will deal with the passport later and the situation might change in future. You must inform authorities 72 hours before travelling.” Venter said.

It is alleged that Jordaan and his co-accused tried to convince the court that they could only afford R10 000 in bail as they did not have enough money, but their efforts were in vain.
According to Newzroom Afrika, he claimed that he rendered his services on a “voluntary basis” but he was paid an honorarium payment once a year that ranged between R0 and R100 000.
Jordaan also owns a number of properties including one in Johannesburg for R6 million and another house in Gqeberha for R4 million. He also owns two cars, including a Mercedes-Benz and a BMW valued at more than R700 o00.

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