South African women's cricket team to receive same payout fees as the men's team

Equality being the change maker for the better. 

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have confirmed that a new policy will be implemented on the 1st of September 2023. 

                   Courtesy of Cricket South Africa

The South African female cricketers are bound to receive the same amount of match fees as the men's team Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed on the 22nd of August 2023 that the new policy will be implemented to boost women's cricket. Cricket South Africa stated that the policy will come into effect when the women's team participates in the women's tour in Pakistan which is on September 1st. 

Progressive move for women's sport: This can be considered as a progressive move for the growth in women's sports as much as this is a morale booster for the women's team, it however shows that equality is the way to go forward. This will also motivate other sports and organizations to take this initiative and implement it even further as it will make progress in having equality in sports. 

"Gender equality is not dependent on the government; it is dependent on our advocacy and our mindset".

The CSA then further unveiled a league for professional cricketers which will likely begin in the 2023-2024 season. The new league will consist of the top 6 teams, and they will form a league of their own, the teams will consist of a head coach, assistant coach, conditioning coach, and a physiotherapist. This is growth within the cricket department as more talent will be showcased by women in cricket. This is what we call exciting times. 

"When we tackle inequality, it will serve us as well. Well, it will serve everyone for the better" - A quote from the JSE CEO connect based on gender equality.