Steve Smith and David Warner have stood down from their respective roles as captain and vice-captain for the rest of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at Newlands.
Tim Paine will take over as captain of the side while Smith and Warner will still take the field for the third Test.
Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland said: "Following discussions with Steve Smith and David Warner they have agreed to stand down as Captain and Vice-Captain respectively for the remainder of this Test match.
"This Test match needs to proceed, and in the interim we will continue to investigate this matter with the urgency that it demands.
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