In a statement, McKenzie acknowledged that while the International Cricket Council (ICC) generally avoids political interference in sport, the situation in Afghanistan warranted a different stance.
South Africa is scheduled to face Afghanistan in their opening Champions Trophy match in Karachi on February 21.
The debate over whether to play against Afghanistan has also sparked political discussions in the UK, where over 160 politicians, from both ends of the political spectrum, have called for England to boycott their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.
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