The SASCOC instructed the entire CSA Board, including acting chief executive Kugandrie Govender, to step down because of what it called "the many instances of maladministration and malpractice" at the under-fire governing body.

According to South African news website IOL, Mthethwa has set the CSA a deadline of tomorrow to adhere to the orders of the SASCOC otherwise he will consider sanctions, which could prevent the country's cricket team from playing international matches.

IOL reported Mthethwa is wary of International Cricket Council rules which prohibit Government interference in its members but has told the CSA’s leadership that "their fate was in their own hands".

SASCOC has reportedly claimed it has not made any progress with the CSA since it made its demands earlier this month.

The National Olympic Committee has also appointed a taskforce to conduct an investigation into CSA.

Thabang Moroe, the organisation's former chief executive who was suspended in December 2019, was sacked in August after an independent investigation found him guilty of committing acts of serious misconduct.

The organisation has not released details of the exact reasons for Moroe's sacking, although it did confirm his offences were serious enough to warrant immediate dismissal, without the need for a disciplinary hearing.

Govender was appointed acting chief executive following Moroe's dismissal.

Naasei Appiah and Clive Eksteen, the respective former chief operating officer and head of sales and sponsorship, have also been fired in recent months.

CSA is also without an elected President after Chris Nenzani resigned three weeks before his term was due to end.