Meetings between representatives of the South African Cricket Union (SACU) and the National Sports Congress (NSC) are held in Johannesburg. Agreement is reached on a curtailment of the tour by an English team captained by Mike Gatting. It is agreed that in view of recent dramatic political developments, in particular the unbanning of various political organisations on 2 February 1990, reconciliation should be sought in the interest of all sportsmen.

29-30 March 1990

The Board of the SACU agrees to a proposal by the President that Dr Ali Bacher, Managing Director, be appointed as a one-man commission to investigate all aspects of cricket in South Africa with particular reference to unification.

1 April 1990

Dr Bacher issues a statement signifying an end to "rebel" tours and calling for unity in South African cricket.

26 May 1990

At the annual meeting of the South African Cricket Board (SACB) in Pietermaritzburg it is agreed that (a) the SACB had never closed its doors; (b) the SACB was a natural extension of the sport and political events of the period; (c) it was inevitable that the SACU and the SACB would have to meet; and (d) units of the SACB should discuss Dr Bacher's letter and the advisability of talks between the SACB and the SACU.

14 June 1990

Dr Bacher writes on behalf of the SACU to the President of the SACB, Mr Krish Mackerdhuj, suggesting talks between the two bodies, acknowledging that there have been barriers in the past that have hindered progress towards unity, but stressing that the SACU believes these issues can be overcome in the interest of cricket and in the interests of a progressive and democratic South Africa.

4 August 1990

The Executive of the SACB resolves unanimously at a meeting in Johannesburg to meet with the SACU to examine the future of cricket in South Africa. The SACB stresses that the priority is the development of the sport with a truly non-racial and democratic character. The SACB states that is is totally sincere about its efforts to create a non-racial and democratic cricket community in South Africa and trusts that the SACU will reciprocate equally.

8 August 1990

The SACU welcomes the decision of the SACB, saying the SACU fully realises the importance of these unprecedented talks and publicly pledges its sincerity in joining them. The SACU commits its support to bringing about a non-racial and democratic development to ensure that South African cricket reaches its fullest potential, and looks forward eagerly to a time when the development and future of South African cricket is determined by all who play and administer the game.

8 September 1990

The executives of the SACB and the SACU meet in Durban. The chairman of this first historic meeting is Mr Steve Tshwete, sports representative of the African National Congress. It is agreed that it is essential that a non-racial, democratic controlling body be formed. Both bodies agree to respect and maintain the moratorium on international sports contact. Possible impediments to unification are discussed in detail. At the conclusion of these discussions it is agreed that all obstacles can be overcome. It is agreed to formulate a joint declaration of intent. Both bodies undertake to report to their respective constituencies before the next round of talks.

23 September 1990

The SACB resolves at a meeting in Cape Town to have further talks with the SACU and to participate in a joint development programme, with particular emphasis on disadvantaged areas.

24 September 1990

The SACU reaffirms its commitment to unity and welcomes the SACB decision.

16 December 1990

The executives of the SACB and the SACU meet in Port Elizabeth under the chairmanship of Mr Tshwete. The following declaration of intent is agreed upon:

Having regard for the future of South Africa, the South African Cricket Board and the South African Cricket Union declare that it is their intention:

1. To form one non-racial democratic controlling body under a single constitution. The vision of non-racialism in a future South Africa shall include equality irrespective of race, colour, creed, sex, religion and shall mean equality in every sphere of life. Nonracialism shall be the guiding principle in our endeavour to achieve unity, peace and harmony in cricket and our country.
2. To develop, to administer and to make available opportunities for all those who wish to play cricket at all levels as soon as possible.
3. To immediately form a committee composed of members of the South African Cricket Union, the South African Cricket Board and the business community that would formulate strategies to urgently redress the existing imbalances with regard to separate educational systems, sponsorships and facilities.
4. To contribute through cricket to the creation of a just society in South Africa where everybody democratically has a common say and a common destiny.
5. To respect the sports moratorium against cricket tours to and from South Africa. To respect existing individual contracts pertaining to overseas professional cricketers playing in South Africa at present. It will be the responsibility of the newly-formed national body, thereafter, to determine the desirability of overseas professional cricketers playing in South Africa.
6. To have respect for and obtain recognition from and membership of the International Cricket Council.
7. To establish a working relationship with SANROC and the Supreme Council of Sport in Africa.
8. To administer and share, with immediate effect, the resources within the development field.
9. To undertake to school their respective constituencies in the spirit and letter of this document with immediate effect.

It is agreed that correspondence will be opened with international cricket bodies, bearing the signature of both Presidents, for the purpose of keeping world cricket informed of progress; and that the National Olympic and Sports Congress (NOSC, formerly NSC) will be kept informed and through them other interested sports bodies in Africa.

20 January 1991

A meeting of the SACB and SACU is held in Johannesburg. In attendance are representatives of the various affiliated bodies of both the SACB and SACU. The various committees report positive progress towards unity. The meeting discusses details of the unification process and it is agreed that unity will be pursued at all levels of cricket, with a view to reporting back by 6 April 1991 to facilitiate the setting of a date when one national controlling body can be formed.

20 April 1991

A further joint meeting of the SACB and SACU and the various affiliated bodies is held in Johanesburg. It is agreed:

1. One united non-racial body to control all cricket in South Africa is to be formed in Johannesburg on 29 June 1991.
2. The name of this body will be "The United Cricket Board of South Africa".
3. The executive of the Board will be composed of 10 members from the SACB and 10 from the SACU.
4. For the first year Mr G Dakin will be the President and Mr K Mackerdhuj the Vice-President. For the second year, Mr Mackerdhuj will be President and Mr Dakin Vice-President.
5. Dr A Bacher will be Managing Director.
6. Following the first two years, the Constitution will provide for an Executive Committee that will consist of 10 members who will be elected to office on an annual basis by the affiliated provinces.

At a meeting in Johannesburg, The United Cricket Board of South Africa is formed.