The Democratic Alliance is claiming that SA Football Association's constitution precludes Danny Jordaan from staying on as its president if he takes up the job of Nelson Mandela Bay mayor. According to article 3.1 of the constitution: "Safa is neutral in matters of politics and religion". The opposition party was concerned that because Jordaan was deployed by the African National Congress it would compromise the principle of independence required for the role of officebearer of Safa, … [Read more...] about DA asks; “Is Safa neutral in matters of politics and religion”
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Jordaan must resign
The Economic Freedom Fighters want Danny Jordaan to resign from the SA Football Association following his new appointment as Nelson Mandela Bay mayor. "Jordaan must resign from the association since he has chosen active politics and life as an ANC politician," national spokesman Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said in a statement on Tuesday. "Jordaan must also resign to ensure that he does not render a body, that should be neutral and rally everyone regardless of their political affiliation, … [Read more...] about Jordaan must resign
Getting a KICK start
Children of Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) employees were treated to training by professional coaches at the Soccer Coaching Clinic held on the PeoplePavilion sports fields earlier this month. In conjunction with NODEFA, VWSA's PeoplePavilion team hosted three soccer coaching clinics – 14, 28 September and 5 October 2013. NODEFA, which stands for Kwa-Nobuhle and Despatch Football Association, has always had strong ties with VWSA through the decade of support by the Volkswagen … [Read more...] about Getting a KICK start
PE’s Danny Jordaan new SAFA President
The SAFA presidential elections were held in Kyalami Estates north of Johannesburg on the afternoon of 28 September at Helderfontein Estate in Midrand on Saturday where Port Elizabeth's Danny Jordaan was elected as the new South African Football Association (SAFA) president at the organisation's elective congress. 62 year old Jordaan beat Mandla "Shoes" Mazibuko to the top spot and would replace outgoing president Kirsten Nematandani. Jordaan garnered 162 votes to the 88 Mazibuko received … [Read more...] about PE’s Danny Jordaan new SAFA President
