When South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan appeared in court on charges of fraud of R1.3 million, he made a discovery.
South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has found a supporter in superfan Joy 'Mama Joy' Chauke as he returns to court over R1.3-million fraud charges.
Mama Joy is a popular figure at sporting events and frequently travels around the world at taxpayer expense to cheer on national teams.
But on Tuesday, she found herself in the dark and dreary Special Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge, Johannesburg.
Mr Jordaan is therefore appealing his arrest and the attack on his home, and hopes to have the case dismissed as a result.
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Mama Joy: “Keep your hands off the president.”
Mama Joy posted a snapshot of herself and Jordaan in court and said she was there to support the president.
“I still say this: Take your hands off my president, Danny Jordaan.”
In a message posted to X by an account in her name, she said she would ask the court to drop the charges against Safa representatives, but did not explain why she thought it should be done.
“Let's be patient and wait for the court to prove that he is truthful.” [not] Guilty. Let go for now. ”
What Danny Jordaan Allegedly Did
Jordaan was arrested along with Safa chief financial officer Gronny Furujo and businessman Trevor Neethling.
The trio are facing fraud charges for allegedly misusing R1.3 million of the association's funds for personal gain. They are currently being held on bail of R20,000 each.
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Changing lawyers?
The court will also hear Jordaan's request to change his attorney due to conflicts of interest.
“The state claims that the lawyers representing Mr. Jordaan are contradictory and we may submit such evidence to the court, after which the court can make a decision,” the state prosecutor said. NPA spokesperson Pindi Mijonondwane said.
If the court determines there is a dispute, Mr. Jordaan will need to find another legal representative.
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