Cricket SA Forensic Audit Reveals Dysfunctional Sports Body, CEO Gerald Majola's Alleged Misconduct

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A forensic audit conducted by KPMG has uncovered serious malfeasance within Cricket South Africa (CSA), including CEO Gerald Majola's alleged self-dealing and lies to cover up bonus payments from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and ICC Champions Trophy. The audit revealed that Majola single-handedly negotiated bonus payments without disclosing his own benefits, and further alleged improprieties regarding CSA's travel policy. The CSA board has taken the first steps to address the issue, deciding to seek legal advice on how to proceed against Majola.

Key Takeaways:

  • KPMG's forensic audit revealed CEO Gerald Majola's alleged misconduct, including self-dealing and lies related to bonus payments from the IPL and ICC Champions Trophy.
  • Majola negotiated "heads of agreement" with the IPL that were "silent on bonus payments," resulting in him and Don McIntosh, the-then chief operating officer, receiving a combined total of R1.13 million and R797 999.20, respectively.
  • The bonus payments represented 70 percent of the total bonuses paid by CSA to its staff.
  • The CSA board has decided to seek legal advice on how to proceed against Majola after accepting that four instances of the Companies Act were disregarded.
  • Majola received just over R1.13 million from the IPL, which is eight times his monthly salary.
  • Majola's travel policy was also found to be seriously flawed, with him seemingly making up a travel budget as he went along.
  • The alleged misconduct has left the CSA board questioning the credibility of its CEO and demanding answers.
  • The CSA board's decision to seek legal advice marks a significant step in addressing the issue and ensuring accountability within the organization.

Statistics:

  • R1.13 million: The bonus payment received by CEO Gerald Majola.
  • R797 999.20: The bonus payment received by the-then chief operating officer Don McIntosh.
  • 70 percent: The combined value of bonus payments received by Majola and McIntosh as a percentage of the total bonuses paid by CSA to its staff.
  • R1.13 million / R520 000 (monthly salary): The number of times Majola's monthly salary was exceeded in his bonus payment.
  • R797 999.20 / R114 350 (monthly salary): The number of times McIntosh's monthly salary was exceeded in his bonus payment.

Sources:

  • KPMG: Forensic audit report of Cricket South Africa.