Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the match officials for the 2024/25 season, with Stacey Lackay being appointed as the second female on the CSA Reserve Panel, joining Kerrin Klaaste. Other newly appointed umpires on the Reserve Panel include Muhammed Jooma, Wilhelm Nell, and Evan van der Merwe.
Former ICC Elite Panel umpire Marais Erasmus, who officiated his last international match in March, will join the first-class panel to mentor rising umpires in domestic cricket. Andre Olivier from South Western Districts and Warren Wyngaard from Western Province have been promoted to the first-class panel.
Additionally, Arno Jacobs has been promoted to the CSA International Panel, where he will join experienced members Allahudien Palekar, Lubabalo Gcuma, and Stephen Harris. Senior umpire Adrian Holdstock continues as part of the ICC Elite Panel.
The annual match officials meeting is currently being held in Stellenbosch and will continue until Sunday. The event features a panel discussion led by former Proteas Men’s coach Russell Domingo and Marais Erasmus.
“We are excited to unveil the match officials for the upcoming season, which reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and maintaining top officiating standards at both domestic and international levels,” said Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe. “Marais Erasmus’s continued involvement is a significant boost for our first-class panel, and the new appointments and promotions bring valuable experience to our ranks. A special congratulations to Stacey Lackay for her appointment to the Reserve Panel, as CSA remains dedicated to advancing female match officials.”
CSA First-Class Panel: Lauren Agenbag, Marais Erasmus, Mazizi Gampu, Siphelele Gasa, Lubabalo Gcuma, Stephen Harris, Arno Jacobs, Bongani Jele, Thomas Mokorosi, Andre Olivier, Allahudien Paleker, Dennis Smith, Abongile Sodumo, Abdoellah Steenkamp, Brad White, Warren Wyngaard, Philip Vosloo.
CSA Reserve Umpires Panel: Roger Burne, Jannie Erasmus, Gladman Gaseba, Kerrin Klaaste, Muhammed Jooma, Stacey Lackay, Waldo Lategan, Wilhelm Nell, Bongani Ntshebe, Khawulani Ntuli, Andre Olivier, Jurie Sadler, Mtokozizi Shezi, Evan van der Merwe, Godwin von Willingh.
CSA Match Referees: Rudi Birkenstock, Shandre Fritz, Cliffie Isaacs, Ryan Hendricks, Barry Lambson, Laurence Matroos, Zed Ndamande, Gerrie Pienaar, Shaid Wadvalla, Laurence Willemse.