The Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation(HAWKS) arrested fifth suspect pertaining SAFA fraud case which involves individuals such as Danny Jordaan and Trevor Neethling.
Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Singo confirmed that a 64-year-old suspect to appear before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today,05 November 2025. He was arrested this morning by the Johannesburg based Hawks' Serious Commercial Investigation team after handing himself over.
The suspect is accused of cooking the books of SAFA with intention of extending the contract of Grit Communications which was already expired.
“During September 2018, the suspect was appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of South African Football Association(SAFA). It is alleged that the suspect conspired to backdate the contract of Grit Communications at SAFA. It is further alleged that Grit Communications provided services to SAFA President without SAFA's knowledge and authorisation. It is reported that the service level agreement that was entered into between SAFA and Grit Communications on 01 October 2017 expired on 30 September 2018, therefore there was no new service level agreement that was entered into between SAFA and Grit Communications during the period of October 2018 and July 2019,” said Lt Col Singo.
Meanwhile the criminal case against his co-accused Danny Jordaan,Gronnie Hluyo,Trevor Neethling, Grit Communications is going and they are expected to appear before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes on 21 November 2025,concluded Lieutenant Colonel Singo.