Members from each province convened in Cape Town on Tuesday 31 October 2023 for the 2023 South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The members in attendance were provided with a detailed report from the SACA CEO, Andrew Breetzke, about the challenges facing the game, the future landscape for players and how SACA is working to manage these challenges while committing to providing world-class player services to members.  Members were also given feedback on the Player Domestic Survey, commissioned at the 2022 AGM, and initiatives SACA was introducing to improve cricket at domestic level.

In addition to the CEO report, the player group elected a new Executive Committee, who will serve over the next two-year period. The new committee comprises of Khaya Zondo (currently serving his second year as SACA President), Dominic Henricks, Grant Thomson (who were both re-elected), Tumi Sekhukhune and Kyle Verreynne.

Farhaan Behardien was recognised for his 12 years of dedicated service as a SACA Executive Committee member, having been involved during the numerous crises that beset the game during his tenure.

Breetzke confirmed the resignation of Dr. Mohammed Moosajee from the SACA Management Board of Directors and thanked him for his belief and commitment to the player cause.  Judith February was confirmed as a new appointee to the Board.

In commenting on the AGM, Breetzke said, “The AGM provided a platform for positive and constructive engagement on the challenges facing the game.  Despite these challenges, I am proud that SACA continued to provide excellent service to members and that SACA has continued to grow and develop during the past 12 months.

As an organisation, we are fortunate to be led by an excellent Players Executive and a highly competent Board of Directors.  We are sad to see Doc Moosajee and Farhaan leaving their positions, but we are delighted to have Judith and Kyle joining the Board and Executive.”

“As the President and a member of the Board, it was pleasing to note the constructive engagement by players. SACA is healthy, strong and in the perfect position to continue supporting and servicing our members.

It has been an administratively challenging year for cricket in South Africa, particularly around minimum standards, fixtures, governance, and sustainability of the game. I would like to thank Andrew and his team for keeping the best interest of the players at the forefront of each discussion” added SACA President Khaya Zondo.