The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA), based in Cape Town, is the official Players’ Association and registered trade union representing all professional cricketers in South Africa. Governed by a player-elected Executive Committee, SACA actively advocates for player interests, holding representation on key Cricket South Africa (CSA) committees and participating globally as a member of the World Cricketers’ Association. Our mission is clear: to protect and promote the interests of South African professional cricketers and the game itself.

SACA maintains a framework of agreements with Cricket South Africa and the Provinces, all designed to effectively serve and protect the interests of professional cricketers. These key agreements include a Recognition Agreement, which establishes SACA’s role as the representative body for players, a Commercial Agreement outlining the parameters for player image rights and related opportunities, the comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding governing employment terms, and the recently established SA20 Commercial Agreement, which specifically addresses player involvement and benefits within the SA20 structure. This network of agreements ensures a stable and equitable environment for players across all levels of professional cricket in South Africa.