Kaze joins Babina Noko after guiding Amakhosi to an impressive third place on the standings, alongside new Durban City mentor Khalil Ben Youssef.
The pair had taken over from Nasreddine Nabi, who had guided the club to Nedbank Cup success in 2025.
Interestingly, Sekhukhune made no mention of Kaizer Chiefs when welcoming Kaze to the club.
A Sekhukhune statement read: "Sekhukhune United is pleased to announce the appointment of Cedric Kaze as the club's new head coach.
"Coach Kaze brings a wealth of experience, having worked with the Burundi national team structures, at the renowned FC Barcelona academy in Canada and as part of the successful Young Africans SC technical team in Tanzania.
"His expertise in player development, team building and high-performance football makes him a valuable addition to Sekhukhune United.
"The 46-year-old holds a Batchelor’s Degree in Sports Science, CAF A and German Football Association A coaching licenses, and played a key role in guiding Young Africans to the final of the CAF Confederation Cup in 2023.”
Kaizer Chiefs have continued their squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season by confirming the signing of goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner following his departure from Sekhukhune United.
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has reflected on the vital role the Engen Knockout Challenge played in shaping his football career, saying the prestigious youth tournament gave him confidence.
Tanzanian Premier League rivals Simba SC and Young Africans are reportedly interested in securing the services of Sekhukhune United midfielder Keletso Makgalwa.
Cape Town City have snapped up Thabang Monare following his departure from Sekhukhune United.
