Kazi has since resigned from his role as CSA's head of communications and taken a role with Tourism South Africa.

In a response to inquiries from Fairfax Media, CSA's acting chief executive Thabang Moroe defended the decision to retain Eksteen.

"Clive was allowed to keep his job because, after the disciplinary hearing was conducted, the decision taken between the two parties was in line with the Labour Relations Act of South Africa," Moroe said.

"Clive was allowed to come back to his job after the investigation and disciplinary [hearing] was conducted. Clive is a very valuable member of Cricket South Africa as far as senior management is concerned, so it’s on those basis that Clive is still here."

Kazi said he could not comment when contacted by Fairfax Media and referred questions to CSA however Moroe said as Kazi is no longer an employee of the organisation it had no right to comment on his behalf.

The Australian camp had asked security not to allow the masks into the venue, which they agreed to, only for CSA officials to allow fans to carry them in.

The masks episode came days after Warner responded angrily to a sledge about his wife from South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock during the first Test in Durban. Warner had to be held back by several teammates as both sides walked up a stairwell to the dressing rooms during a tea break.

Cricket Australia did not comment on CSA's disciplinary procedure on Thursday but was furious at the time with its South African counterparts.

CSA president Chris Nenzani issued an apology at the time to "the board of Cricket Australia, its officials, team management, players and their families".

Warner, who was pinned as the architect of the ball-tampering plot, and teammates fell out in the days after the storm but it is believed there is now no animosity towards him.

Newly appointed captain Tim Paine recently came out in support of Warner, describing him as "very loyal and really caring and a good team man to have around".

"David is someone who's certainly highly competitive on the field and, sometimes, that can rub people and oppositions up the wrong way," Paine said.

"Within our team, he's someone with that energy and competitiveness that we love playing with.

"There's a side of David that people don't know. He is very loyal and really caring and a good team man to have around."

Warner had feared his international career after returning from South Africa was over but new coach and selector Justin Langer has said the door was not shut on the dynamic opener.

"He's a really good young bloke and he made a mistake," Langer said. "I love the way he plays his cricket.

The ball-tampering saga has sparked a player-led review into the national team and an overarching inquiry into any cultural, organisational and governance issues at CA.