Dr Daniel Alexander Jordaan

Born: 3 September 1951
Updated: 20 Jul 2026

Summary

Anti-apartheid activist, lawyer, lecturer, soccer administrator, Member of Parliament, Danny Jordaan was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold for ensuring that South Africa secured the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup and for the suc

Dr Daniel “Danny” Jordaan was born on 3 September 1951 in Port Elizabeth. He is a renowned sports administrator and a former lecturer, politician and anti-apartheid activist.

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01Anon, Dr Danny Jordaan from BrandSouthAfrica.com, [online] Available at www.imc.org.za [Accessed on 19 May 2011]

Last updated · 20 Jul 2026

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South African History Online. (2011, May 27). Dr Daniel Alexander Jordaan . South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0065040

South African History Online (2011) 'Dr Daniel Alexander Jordaan ', South African History Online, 27 May. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0065040 (Accessed: 21 July 2026).

South African History Online, Dr Daniel Alexander Jordaan [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0065040, (accessed 21 July 2026).

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South African History Online. "Dr Daniel Alexander Jordaan ." South African History Online. May 27, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/B-0065040.