South African Singer Jennifer Ferguson Lays Formal Rape Charge

Jennifer Ferguson, folksinger of the 1980s and 90s, has laid a formal charge against South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, who she says raped her in her hotel room 24 years ago. News24 reports that Jordaan has denied raping Ferguson. He did not answer his phone on Monday.

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Left: SAFA boss Danny Jordaan. Right: Former ANC MP and singer Jennifer Ferguson.

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