The South African Football Association (SAFA) has clarified that its legal challenge against the search and seizure operation conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation at SAFA House in Nasrec remains active and has not been dismissed.
In a statement, SAFA pushed back against what it described as “misleading reports” surrounding the status of the matter linked to the Hawks’ raid on its Johannesburg headquarters on 8 March 2024.
Matter referred for special allocation
According to SAFA, the case was initially scheduled to be heard on 28 April 2026, with approximately four hours allocated by the Acting Deputy Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court.
However, the presiding judge reportedly determined during review of the court papers that the matter was more complex than anticipated and would require roughly two days to be properly argued.
The case was subsequently referred back to the Acting Deputy Judge President for a special allocation on an urgent basis.
Awaiting new court date
SAFA said it had consulted its legal representatives, who confirmed the procedural developments.
“We are awaiting communication from the Acting Judge President of the High Court, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg through our attorneys of record. We shall then inform the public accordingly,” the association said.
The Hawks’ raid at SAFA House formed part of an investigation into allegations relating to governance and financial irregularities within South African football administration.
