CSA vows to implement Fundudzi, SJN report recommendations

Moseki briefed the parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture on allegations of racism and transformation in cricket.

He says since receiving the Fundudzi report, the board has implemented some recommendations and some are still in the process of being implemented.

On the Social Justice and National Building (SJN) report, Moseki said the board has decided to institute formal enquiries into CSA employees, suppliers and contractors implicated by the report.

“The board did so mindful of its duty to treat allegations of racism or discrimination with the utmost seriousness and in a manner that ensures fairness and due process in terms of the Constitution.”

Moseki says the ombudsman found that the issues facing cricket are “a complex interaction of multiple factors stemming from the history of this country and consequent socio-economic factors that prevail today”.

He assured that the board will announce further steps and actions before the end of February.

“It is important to note that many of these incidents are historic, but where possible and appropriate, CSA and its members will take the necessary remedial and disciplinary action.

“CSA will also be focusing on the structural deficiencies in the cricketing system to ensure that these incidents do not recur, or where they do, effective and speedy means of addressing them are in place.

“Specific board subcommittees will deal with matters falling under their purview from the report, with the sub committees reporting back to the board by end of February 2022, to enable the board to consolidate an appropriate response. This response will be shared with all the CSA’s stakeholders when finalised,” he added.

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