The South African Football Association (SAFA) have revealed that “several delegates have received death threats” ahead of the SAFA Elective Congress on Saturday.
The SAFA president will be voted for on Saturday, with Dr Danny Jordaan facing challenger Sandile Zungu.
While the latter is known for reviving AmaZulu, Jordaan is standing for a third re-election – despite announcing in June 2022 that he would no stand for another term.
On Friday, SAFA confirmed that the Elective Congress will go ahead despite the death threats and harassment and intimidation attempts.
“The South African Football Association (SAFA) has revealed that several delegates have received death threats while others have been harassed and intimidated ahead of the SAFA Elective Congress,” SAFA said via a statement.
“SAFA takes these threats very seriously and the police will be notified accordingly. The SAFA Elective Congress will be held on Saturday, 12 September 2026 and security around the venue has been tightened after the threats were sent to the delegates.
“These threats and intimidation are an escalation after the calculated attempts to derail the Elective Congress and cast aspersions about the processes failed to achieve the desired objective. The Elective Congress will go ahead as planned after weeks of planning and preparation, and SAFA will protect the right of its members to freely exercise their right to elect leaders of their choice.
“The elections will be held for the position of SAFA president, the national executive committee as well as the provincial office. SAFA held an Extraordinary NEC Meeting in Midrand on Friday ahead of the Elective Congress.
“The voting members on 12 September 2026 will be the Regions, the Premier Soccer League as the Special Member and Associate Members. SAFA has invited various stakeholders to the Elective Congress, including FIFA, CAF, COSAFA, SASCOC, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie and legends of the game, among others.”