GERALD Majola yesterday declared himself ready to fight to the bitter end. At the same time he launched a vitriolic attack on the judge who had questioned his ability to lead Cricket South Africa.
Last Friday Judge Chris Nicholson recommended that Majola be suspended as chief executive of CSA and face an independent disciplinary hearing. He also suggested that the National Prosecuting Authority investigate Majola's administration of the body's finances. Yesterday Majola refused to resign, despite growing pressure on him to do so. Last night one of the member unions that make up CSA, the Western Province Cricket Association, held a meeting to discuss the current crisis in the organisation. The meeting was expected to give the association's president, Beresford Williams, a mandate on how to vote in Saturday's CSA board meeting.
It is believed that most of the other 10 provinces that make up CSA are also considering action against Majola.
The president of Border Cricket, Chris Nenzani, indicated that they agreed with a number of recommendations by Judge Nicholson.
"Some of the points made in the report are very valid," said Nenzani.
Griquas president Riaan Richards indicated that he disagreed with some of the findings in the judge's report, but not all. "There are some valid points that are made in the report," said Richards.
Majola, however, questioned the judge's credibility and impartiality in a statement issued yesterday through media adviser Dennis Cruywagen. He said he suspected he had been "a victim of a hatchet job".
Nicholson said he would not comment on Majola's remarks.
Majola said he had applied for three months' leave "to prepare himself to defend his integrity, reputation and career".
The statement said Majola had been "hurt and angered" by Nicholson's "imputation that there had been criminal intent".
"Judge Nicholson gave no evidence to back this up. He also ignored the KPMG report that clearly states there was no deliberate concealment (of financial irregularities in awarding bonuses)."
Majola said that according to legal advice, "the judge also relied on the conjunctures (sic) and prejudice of people who had left cricket administration years ago".
Majola's application for leave is seen as a bid to stall a suspension by CSA. The application was directed to the management committee of CSA, which met yesterday. Majola's contract provides for suspension with pay for up to 180 days, pending the conclusion of any inquiry.
Majola wants three months off
GERALD Majola yesterday declared himself ready to fight to the bitter end. At the same time he launched a vitriolic attack on the judge who had questioned his ability to lead Cricket South Africa.
Last Friday Judge Chris Nicholson recommended that Majola be suspended as chief executive of CSA and face an independent disciplinary hearing. He also suggested that the National Prosecuting Authority investigate Majola's administration of the body's finances. Yesterday Majola refused to resign, despite growing pressure on him to do so. Last night one of the member unions that make up CSA, the Western Province Cricket Association, held a meeting to discuss the current crisis in the organisation. The meeting was expected to give the association's president, Beresford Williams, a mandate on how to vote in Saturday's CSA board meeting.
It is believed that most of the other 10 provinces that make up CSA are also considering action against Majola.
The president of Border Cricket, Chris Nenzani, indicated that they agreed with a number of recommendations by Judge Nicholson.
"Some of the points made in the report are very valid," said Nenzani.
Griquas president Riaan Richards indicated that he disagreed with some of the findings in the judge's report, but not all. "There are some valid points that are made in the report," said Richards.
Majola, however, questioned the judge's credibility and impartiality in a statement issued yesterday through media adviser Dennis Cruywagen. He said he suspected he had been "a victim of a hatchet job".
Nicholson said he would not comment on Majola's remarks.
Majola said he had applied for three months' leave "to prepare himself to defend his integrity, reputation and career".
The statement said Majola had been "hurt and angered" by Nicholson's "imputation that there had been criminal intent".
"Judge Nicholson gave no evidence to back this up. He also ignored the KPMG report that clearly states there was no deliberate concealment (of financial irregularities in awarding bonuses)."
Majola said that according to legal advice, "the judge also relied on the conjunctures (sic) and prejudice of people who had left cricket administration years ago".
Majola's application for leave is seen as a bid to stall a suspension by CSA. The application was directed to the management committee of CSA, which met yesterday. Majola's contract provides for suspension with pay for up to 180 days, pending the conclusion of any inquiry.
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