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12-09-2026
Dr. Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as the president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) for a fourth consecutive term, securing a commanding victory over challenger Sandile Zungu at the elective congress held in Midrand.Key details of the election and report:
- Vote Tally: Jordaan secured a decisive majority with 157 votes, while Zunguthe president of AmaZulu FCreceived 82 votes.
- Tenure: First elected in 2013, Jordaan’s victory extends his leadership of the country’s football governing body until 2030.
- Build-Up and Security: The election concluded a contentious campaign season marked by high-alert security measures and allegations of intimidation. Ahead of the vote, three regions (Amajuba in KwaZulu-Natal, Sarah Baartman in the Eastern Cape, and Pixley Ka Seme in the Northern Cape) were disqualified from taking part.
- The Challenge: Zungu campaigned on a platform advocating for administrative renewal, governance reform, and greater involvement of former players, backed by various football figures. However, Jordaan retained strong, decisive backing across the majority of regional voting structures.
- Context: Jordaan’s re-election comes during a period that has seen mixed fortunes: notable tournament milestones on the pitch for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana, alongside ongoing scrutiny, governance debates, and legal challenges facing SAFA’s administration.