FORMER SAFA ACTING CEO ADDED TO DANNY JORDAAN FRAUD CASE

05 NOVEMBER 2025

FORMER SAFA ACTING CEO ADDED TO DANNY JORDAAN FRAUD CASE

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has added an additional accused, Russell Patrick Paul (64), the former Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Football Association (SAFA), in the case against Danny Jordaan and three others. This follows further investigations by the South African Police Service (SAPS), which linked Paul to the alleged offences currently before the court.

It is alleged that Paul conspired with the other accused to commit fraud and theft by authorising payments to Accused 4 for personal services rendered to Jordaan during Paul’s tenure as SAFA’s Acting CEO. Among other things, he allegedly approved payments to Accused 4 using SAFA funds, despite there being no contractual basis for such payments between SAFA and the service provider. Paul faces charges of Conspiracy to Commit Fraud or Theft and Fraud. He made his first appearance in the Palmridge Magistrates’ Court today and will appear alongside the other four accused when the main case resumes on 21 November 2025.

The matter was remanded pending the outcome of a related High Court application, in which the defence is challenging the admissibility of evidence obtained during a search and seizure operation conducted at SAFA House. The State did not oppose Paul’s bail application, as he had cooperated with the authorities after being informed of his impending arrest and continued to assist the Investigating Officer during the investigation. The Court granted him bail of R10 000.

This development underscores the NPA’s commitment to ensuring that all individuals implicated in criminal conduct are held accountable, and that justice is pursued without fear, favour, or prejudice.

Issued by:


Phindi Mjonondwane


NPA Regional Spokesperson


Gauteng Division, Johannesburg


Tel: 083 402 4787 / 011 220 4245


Email: hmjonondwane@npa.gov.za