THE South African Football Association President, Danny Jordaan has been accused of raping former ANC MP and musician, Jennifer Ferguson.
Ferguson wrote on her blog and revealed to the world her ordeal of Jordaan allegedly raping her in 1997.
Speaking to Talk Radio 702's Stephen Grootes, Ferguson said she hopes to encourage those who've gone through the same ordeal to also break the silence and speak up.
She says following the social media hashtag campaign #MeToo, she was encouraged to speak of her nightmare.
Ferguson further explained that Jordaan allegedly raped her in a hotel room after he invited her to his room for a drink.
Following the alleged rape incident, she says she couldn't go report the case as she had took a bath and went for a walk on the beach.
"He overpowered me and painfully raped me. It must have been over in about 20 seconds although it felt like a lifetime. He left immediately without saying a word," Ferguson said.
Ferguson says it’s better to speak out about the abuse than to keep silent.
According to Ferguson, she battled with the pain for many years.
When Daily Sun tried to contact Danny Jordaan for a comment, the phone went straight to voicemail.
Eyewitness News and the Daily Maverick also made several attempts to contact Danny Jordaan with no success.
#Ferguson who's accused SAFA president Danny Jordaan of raping her says she only spoke out after 20y - afraid no one would believe her.
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 19, 2017
Again, I suggest you read Jennifer Ferguson's version of events. Danny Jordaan cannot simply hide from this. He is a public figure.
— Neal Collins (@nealcol) October 18, 2017
Danny Jordaan @safa_net needs to respond to these astonishing allegations pic.twitter.com/m5MirvU4HZ
— Neal Collins (@nealcol) October 18, 2017
Breaking story today on 702 EWN. SAFA President Danny Jordaan accused of rape 20 years ago. What an emotional... https://t.co/X8pR6rOEl4
— Mbali Nkosi (@Mbali_N) October 19, 2017