Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirms that it has received a formal demand for the immediate issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in respect of professional cricketer Mr Beyers Swanepoel, following correspondence lodged on 10 April 2026 by his legal representatives.
CSA notes the following factual background:
Mr Swanepoel entered into an agreement with Worcestershire County Cricket Club on 24 November 2025. During the CSA One-Day Cup Final between the Lions and the Titans on 29 March 2026, Mr Swanepoel departed the field of play after 43 overs in order to travel to London. A request for an NOC was subsequently submitted on the evening of 29 March 2026 by Mr Swanepoel’s agent.
CSA further confirms that the required NOC was not requested prior to Mr Swanepoel’s departure, despite sufficient opportunity to do so. The matter has been under consideration in light of applicable rules, procedures, and contractual obligations.
On 9 April 2026, Central Gauteng Lions (CGL) and Mr Swanepoel concluded a mutual termination agreement, resulting in the termination of their employment relationship. As a result, CSA acknowledges that Mr Swanepoel is no longer under contract with CGL or any other domestic team in South Africa.
CSA has been formally notified that CGL has no objection to Mr Swanepoel pursuing professional cricket opportunities abroad, and that the mutual termination should be recorded for NOC purposes.
Accordingly:
- The request for the issuance of an NOC has been approved in accordance with CSA’s regulatory framework.
- CSA is separately assessing conduct-related aspects of this matter in accordance with its disciplinary processes, which include consideration of the conduct of both the player and relevant accredited intermediaries.
CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said:
“We remain mindful of athletes’ constitutional rights, including the right to choose a trade, occupation or profession freely, subject to lawful and reasonable regulation. At the same time, we are obliged to uphold our governance framework, contractual standards, and codes of conduct in the interests and reputation of the game.”