The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted the violation and stated he had used a dry mixture from a traditional healer to drink and wash himself in order to protect himself as a cultural belief.
The SAIDS Disciplinary Committee accepts Athlete’s statement and decides to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting from the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 18 May 2012, to 18 July 2012.
