Danny Jordaan
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"Daniel Alexander "Danny" Jordaan" is the current president of the South African Football Association (South African Football Association/SAFA) as well as a former lecturer, politician and anti-apartheid activist. He led South Africa's successful 2010 FIFA World Cup bid, the first successful one for Africa. He also led their unsuccessful bid four years earlier for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He was also the Chief Executive Officer of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

He has served FIFA in numerous capacities, including, as a General Co-ordinator for the Youth World Cup (now FIFA U-20 World Cup), 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan. He was also a match commissioner for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and a member of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee. He served on the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee and 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Organising Committee.

As well as his involvement in football, Jordaan is also a member of the International Marketing Council.

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All operations will then move to SAFA House outside the FNB Stadium at the beginning of 2007.

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This is a sad and very tragic moment. Over this stadium hangs heavy emotion, a lot of pain and anger.

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We could see a huge charge for investment engagement in South Africa as a result of the World Cup. ... FIFA has a tremendous amount of confidence in the economy, political stability and the institutions of this country.

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It makes a significant contribution across the whole economy and ensures better, sustainable development for the future.

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This World Cup is not only important for football but it will help to strengthen and consolidate our democracy.

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We are pleased with the progress that has been made and we keep Fifa updated with all the developments - they are happy with the progress so far.

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There are new mayors who might not be aware of the latest developments. We need to brief them on the entire process.

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We must invest in building world class infrastructure, the skills of those who administer the game on the African continent, and invest more in the game itself and have a more comprehensive approach to the development of the youth on the African continent.

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