Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cricket South Africa is committed to making cricket a game for all. Transformation means creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and reflecting the nation’s diversity

Mandate

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee oversees CSA’s transformation agenda and drives the integration of DEI principles into governance, operations and the whole cricket ecosystems.

It is responsible for reviewing DEI-related policy frameworks, monitoring transformation indicators and equity targets and providing strategic guidance to promote inclusive leadership, representative team structures and equitable talent pathways. The committee advances CSA’s public interest mandate by championing gender equity, racial inclusivity and social cohesion across all tiers of the organisation.

The committee guided CSA’s transformation agenda with a view to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion across governance, operations and cricket development.

Performance to date

The committee guided CSA’s transformation agenda with a view to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion across governance, operations and cricket development.

During the year, the committee helped reframe transformation as a strategic driver, engaging with stakeholders to shift focus beyond compliance toward systemic inclusion.

Its work contributed to stronger policy alignment, improved oversight of the performance of Affiliates and greater cohesion around CSA’s national transformation goals. Key activities and outcomes during the year included the following:

Strategic framing of DEI at CSA

A key milestone during the reporting period was the committee’s work in formally reframing transformation to extend beyond compliance. Through regular engagement, the committee influenced the integration of DEI objectives into CSA’s strategic priorities, reinforcing the link between transformation and sustainability.

National team selection and representation

In response to public concerns about player selection, the committee supported the Board’s decision to establish an independent Selection Review Panel. The committee contributed the development of terms of reference and monitored the panel’s work to address transformation challenges, assess selection transparency and restore stakeholder confidence.

DEI Indaba and stakeholder mobilisation

The DEI Indaba marked a turning point for stakeholder alignment. Organised under the committee’s oversight, it brought together Affiliates, SA20, SACA and government stakeholders to assess transformation progress and agree on measurable resolutions. These resolutions now inform and guide CSA’s transformation implementation roadmap.

Affiliate transformation challenges

The committee flagged transformation regressions at Affiliate level, including governance instability and inconsistent performance against EPG targets. To address this, it recommended a strengthened oversight mechanism and intensified engagement with regional structures. A proposal to integrate DEI monitoring into Affiliate performance reviews is under consideration.

EPG compliance and reporting

The committee closely tracked CSA’s EPG compliance and supported the refinement of transformation reporting systems. This included strengthening the internal review process and aligning reporting indicators with CSA’s broader transformation scorecard. The committee also discussed ringfencing development funding to incentivise compliance.

Policy, governance and capacity building

The committee reviewed its own terms of reference and recommended updates to internal DEI policies, including a draft DEI strategy and workplace transformation guidelines. It also advocated for broader Board and executive training to deepen shared understanding of systemic inequities and implicit bias. The committee is satisfied that it fulfilled its duties as outlined in its terms of reference.

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