The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) yesterday concluded its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cape Town, reflecting on a year of successes and challenges.

SACA CEO, Andrew Breetzke, opened the meeting by thanking the players for attending the AGM, underscoring the vital importance of their participation.

Breetzke highlighted 2025 as being a year where the Proteas teams enjoyed unparalleled success – emphasising the health of the game in the country.  This success has enhanced the status and reputation of cricket in the country and has created a positive environment for further investment in the game.  SACA has also enjoyed a constructive relationship with Cricket South Africa in managing various player and game issues.

At a domestic level, the SA20 continues to go from strength to strength; however, Breetzke highlighted a number of sustainability and governance challenges in the domestic game at provincial level, stating, “A strong Proteas team is dependent upon a strong domestic pipeline, and it is incumbent upon all stakeholders to protect and promote domestic cricket.”

The uncertainty brought about by the proposed domestic restructure was also a discussion point among the players.

Breetzke emphasised SACA’s commitment to servicing players through its dedicated initiatives, highlighting the importance of dual career planning. It was pleasing to note that 2025 saw an increase in the number of players actively participating in dual career plans and related development activities.

A Vote of Thanks to Outgoing Executive Member

The meeting thanked outgoing Executive Committee member Grant Thomson for his dedication and commitment to SACA throughout his 15-year career.

“Grant has been an invaluable member of the Players’ Exco for four years, providing essential insight and unwavering dedication to the best interests of professional cricketers in South Africa. We thank him for his tireless contribution to the Association’s vision,” said Khaya Zondo, SACA President.

Dominic Hendricks, Tumi Sekhukhune, Aviwe Mgijima, and Kyle Verreynne were voted onto the Players Executive Committee, joining Khaya Zondo, the current President. SACA extends its congratulations to the newly elected members and looks forward to working closely with them over the next two-year period.

Player Solidarity

“We would like to thank the players who travelled from all parts of the country to represent their team at the AGM. Their attendance and enthusiastic engagement is encouraging as a strong, collective player voice is more important now, than ever before,” said Breetzke. “We are committed to ensuring that all players’ voices are heard, and that we report back the inner workings of the game, providing transparency on the challenges and opportunities facing our sport.”

SACA looks forward to continued close engagement with its members and stakeholders as it prepares for the negotiation of the next Memorandum of Understanding with Cricket South Africa.

Despite the challenges in the game, the player group’s solidarity remains strong. “The player group is stronger than ever, and we want to thank them for their unwavering support. Their unity has always been the foundation of our strength,” concluded Breetzke.