The fraud case involving Danny Jordaan and his co-accused has been postponed, with the next major development now resting on a High Court decision.
The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge postponed the matter on Thursday to 27 November 2026.
The delay will allow the High Court to consider a review application connected to an earlier application brought under Section 342A of the Criminal Procedure Act, which deals with delays in criminal proceedings.
High Court decision could determine next step
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 are facing a number of charges.
These include allegations of fraud involving more than R1 million, theft and conspiracy to commit fraud and theft.
The accused approached the High Court after a Section 342A application was dismissed.
The National Prosecuting Authority says it remains prepared to continue with the matter but will wait for the High Court’s ruling.
“The NPA reiterates its readiness to proceed with the case,” communications officer Magaboke Mohlatlole said.
What does the State allege?
According to the prosecution, Jordaan allegedly signed and backdated a service-level agreement between SAFA and Grit Communications in December 2017 without following the association’s required approval procedures.
The State alleges the communications services were intended, in part, to protect and promote Jordaan’s personal image.
Prosecutors also allege that security services were obtained for Jordaan’s personal benefit but presented as SAFA-related business expenses.
Co-accused also face serious allegations
The State alleges that Hluyo authorised payments to Grit Communications and a security company despite allegedly knowing that the relevant agreements had not received the required approval.
Paul is also accused of conspiring with the other accused in relation to an allegedly unlawful 2018 service-level agreement involving SAFA and Grit Communications.
The allegations remain matters for the courts to determine, and the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
For now, the case remains on hold pending the High Court review.
The next key date is 27 November 2026 — but the High Court’s decision could shape what happens before then.
