Minister of Sports Nathi Mthethwa has announced Cricket South Africa’s interim board.
He says judge Chris Nicholson’s report from the Ministerial Committee of Inquiry was used as a guide for the structure.
The board will be in place for an initial period of three months.
However, Mthethwa says the period could be extended.
“But we think they would have delivered in that time because this is a group of people who will know exactly what to do.”
Majority of the interim board members are independent directors with range of skills in law, business and international relations.
They include Judge Zak Yakoob, Omphile Ramela, Judith February, Professor Andre Odendaal, Caroline Mampuru, Dr Stavros Nicolaou, Haroon Lorgat, Andile Dawn Mbatha and Xolani Vonya.
“It (interim board) comprises nine members as nominated by the department after being approached by a number of people from communities, the members’ council and CSA,” Mthethwa said, adding that he expects the group to “expeditiously deal with current governance systems, structures and procedures.”
They are expected to hit the ground running and will hold their first meeting later on Friday.
Earlier in October, Mthethwa wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to notify them of government intervention into Cricket SA affairs, following unsuccessful engagements with the former board. At the time, Mthethwa had given the CSA until close of business on 27 October to provide written representations, should they wish to, on why he should not exercise his decision to intervene.
On Monday, Cricket SA announced the resignation of all its board members.
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Fundudzi report
The interim board is also expected to consider the Fundudzi report as well as its implications and consequences for Cricket SA. They are also expected to take action recommended in the report.
The interim board members are also expected to review all board decisions taken since 2019 as well as report decisions that require the attention of members’ council.
“They must do whatever is necessary to restore the integrity and reputation of CSA. I must emphasise the point that the members’ council still has an obligation to ensure that things are moving well,” said Mthethwa.
