The former Proteas assistant coach takes over the role from Graeme Smith. The former record-setting national captain’s contract was not renewed when his term came to an end at the end of March.

Nkwe served as an assistant to Mark Boucher at the Proteas until August last year when his resignation sent shockwaves through cricket in the country.

Nkwe was also previously the head coach of the Lions and the Jozi Stars in the Mzansi Super League.

CSA also appointed Mtunzi Jonas as the Chief Commercial Officer, Tjaart van der Walt as the Chief Financial Officer, and Wanele Mngomezulu as the Chief Marketing Officer.

Congratulating the quartet on their appointments, CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, said: “CSA is intentional in turning the corner and reaching greater heights. The appointment of these Executives is intended to strengthen CSA’s resolve and anchoring the administration with the best expertise on offer.

“I am delighted that CSA has attracted this calibre of talent, which will change the fortunes of the organisation into the future. It is against this background that I congratulate the appointees for making it through the stringent recruitment process, which merited their appointments.

“They have indeed demonstrated their desire to serve this beautiful game in the different portfolio’s by bringing their capabilities to bear.”

Nkwe’s term as Director of Cricket starts on Friday, 1 July 2022, while Jonas, Van der Walt and Mngomezulu will begin on 1 August.

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