CSA Appoints SWD’s André Olivier to First Class Umpires Panel

On 23 August Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the match officials for the 2024/2025 season. André Olivier of Southwestern Districts and Warren Wyngaard of Western Province have been promoted to the first-class panel.

A further notable appointment Stacey Lackay of Western Province was appointed the second female on the CSA Reserve Panel alongside Kerrin Klaaste (also from SWD).

The renowned former ICC Elite Panel of Umpires member Marais Erasmus, who officiated his final international match in March, will join the first-class panel to mentor up-and-coming umpires across domestic cricket.

“We are excited with the appointment of André Olivier to the First Class panel which reflects his commitment, perseverance and professionalism” commented SWD Cricket CEO.

According to Albertus Kennedy. “As a previous first-class cricketer, he has ploughed his umpire skills back into the game and his appointment is well deserved.”, he commented. Kennedy also congratulated another former SWD cricketer, Waldo Lategan on his appointment to the Reserve Panel. Lategan is now part of the Western Province Umpires Association.

“Marais Erasmus’s continued involvement is a significant boost for our first-class panel, and we are confident that the new appointments and promotions will bring valuable experience to our panels.
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 and Philip Vosloo.

CSA Reserve Umpires Panel: Roger Burne, Jannie Erasmus, Gladman Gase-ba, Kerrin Klaaste, Muhammed Jooma, Stacey Lackay, Waldo Lategan, Wilhelm Nell, Bongani Ntshebe, Khawulani Ntuli, 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 and Laurence Willemse.