CSA board chair Zak Yacoob axed after tirade against journalist
Cricket SA (CSA) interim board chairperson, retired judge Zak Yacoob, has left his position following a meeting with Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
The minister met with the retired Constitutional Court justice after audio surfaced of him firing insults at Arena Holdings journalist Tiisetso Malepa during a heated interview.
Interim board member Stavros Nicolaou has been appointed to act as chair.
”This decision was made out of an abundance of caution, to safeguard the tremendous work done by the interim board, under his stewardship,” said Mthethwa.
“The judge showed remorse and apologised for his role in the call with the journalist. I take this opportunity to thank him for accepting my invitation to chair the interim board, as well as for his leadership, throughout the process.”
Mthethwa says although he is still awaiting a formal update on progress made by the interim board, he remains optimistic that the final report will contribute positively to the process of reforming South African cricket.
He also hopes that the recommendations made will enable CSA to convene their delayed AGM, where a new board will be appointed.
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