Trevor Manuel appointed as chair of 2027 Cricket World Cup organising committee
The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe in November and October in 2027.
The organising committee will be an autonomous body that will work in parallel with CSA over the next two years to prepare for the tournament of which six-time winners Australia are defending champions.
Dr Phumzile Mamlambo-Ngcuka, who was South Africa's deputy president from 2004 to 2008 under president Thabo Mbeki, was also named among members of the committee as an independent non-executive director.
'24 years have passed since the last ICC CWC tournament took place on African soil,' said CSA President, Rihan Richards.
'This makes the 2027 CWC a sought-after opportunity to create a unique platform for attracting new fans while engaging existing fans through digital innovation, connecting with the African continent, and the world.'
South Africa first hosted a 50-over World Cup in 2003, when they infamously miscalculated the Duckworth-Lewis method in a crucial group stage match against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead, resulting in them losing by a run after a cloudburst passed through Durban.
At that time, Kenya and Zimbabwe were co-hosts.
CSA Board chairperson, Pearl Maphoshe said: 'CSA's vision is to stage a global, inspiring event which will reflects the face of South Africa - diverse, inclusive, and united.
'The tournament will be vibrantly different in its style and atmosphere, and its experiences. It will provide players, fans and partners with the most unique, unforgettable experience.
'CSA offers its full support to the appointed LOCB and is confident in their ability to successfully deliver on the mandate set, ensuring a seamless and impactful event.'
Recently, the Proteas have had better fortunes at World Cups, reaching the semi-finals at the ODI showpiece in India in 2023 and then a maiden final in 2024, when they finished as runners-up to India in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States.
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