US EditionNews24 | Trevor Manuel Appointed as Chair of 2027 Cricket World Cup Organising Committee
Trevor Manuel leads a 15-member committee preparing to deliver the first men's ODI Cricket World Cup in southern Africa since 2003, featuring 54 matches across three countries.
- On Thursday, Cricket South Africa announced a local organising committee to run the 2027 50-over Cricket World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia to expand cricket in southern Africa and showcase African culture.
- Former finance minister Trevor Manuel will chair the 15-member Local Organising Committee including two provincial presidents and CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki.
- CSA confirmed that Forty-four matches will be staged in South Africa across eight venues: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London, and Paarl.
- CSA leaders say the tournament aims to attract new fans through digital innovation, showcase African culture globally, and boost tourism and economic opportunities, reflecting CSA leadership's vision.
- Venues are already undergoing upgrades including Newlands, Wanderers, SuperSport Park and Kingsmead with floodlights and drop-in pitches due for the 2026-27 season, while the LOC's independent directors include experienced leaders like Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Nomfanelo Magwentshu, with CSA emphasising varied skills and operational focus.
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Venues for ODI World Cup 2027 revealed, South Africa to host 44 matches, 10 games in Zimbabwe, Namibia
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed the venues for the ODI World Cup 2027, with South Africa hosting 44 matches, with the remaining 10 being played in Zimbabwe and Namibia, who are co-hosts of the 14th edition of the tournament. Venues in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London, and Paarl will be hosting the 44 matches in South Africa. 14 teams will be competing in the tournament that will be played in…
News24 | Trevor Manuel appointed as chair of 2027 Cricket World Cup organising committee
Sports minister Gayton McKenzie announced former finance minister Trevor Manuel as chairperson of the local organising committee for the 2027 World Cup at Cricket South Africa’s headquarters in Melrose, Johannesburg on Thursday.
Cricket World Cup 2027 Organising Committee Revealed: Trevor Manuel To Lead 15-Member Team
Trevor Manuel has previously held senior portfolios, including finance minister in South Africa's first democratically elected parliament. His appointment as the Local Organising Committee chair for Cricket World Cup 2027 marks his first step into sport
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