Enoch Nkewe stepped down as assistant coach of Cricket South Africa (CSA) “to focus on personal growth and professional development”, the board announced on Tuesday (24 August).

He took up acting in December 2019 and was also appointed team director for a brief period.

Investigating and resolving the issues raised by Enoch Enkewe

“The Board will take necessary steps to investigate and resolve the issues raised by Enoch Enkwe. We will not be commenting further on this until the process has been completed in October.” the board said in a statement.

Enoch Nkewe steps down as South Africa’s assistant coach

Enoch Nkewe is a stumbling block to SA Cricket

“It is very heartbreaking to lose someone of Enoch’s caliber at this time, but we fully understand and respect his decision.

We are comforted by the fact that he is a stumbling block to SA cricket, and hopefully That he will come back in the service of the sport we have given all our love for.

He has been and will be an encouragement to young cricketers and coaches.”

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The board has now appointed Acting CEO Foletsi Mosecki to oversee his replacement strategy ahead of the T20 World Cup in the UAE.