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SAIDS 2011_22 SAIDS vs Lebogang Phalula
December 13, 2011
SAIDS 2011_22 WADA vs Lebogang Phalula & SAIDS - Appeal
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SAIDS 2012_08 SAIDS vs Livingstone Jabanga (2)
November 20, 2012
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against Livingstone Jabanga, the chairman of the Gauteng Striders Athletics Club. SAIDS alleged
Mr. Jabanga for the administration or attempted administration to an athlete of pills with the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine.
In August 2011 the Athlete Lebogang Phalula tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine.
At the Disciplinary hearing the Athlete did not dispute the presence of a banned substance in her body. The Athlete was found guilty and sanctioned although her sanction was reduced as the Athlete’s panel accepted, inter alia, her explanation that the pills had been provided by Mr. Jabanga.
Before the Disciplinary Committee Mr. Jabanga pleaded not guilty and stated he had in fact not provided any pills to the Athlete in question prior to the race in respect in which the matter arose.
The Athlete’s version of events was supported and endorsed by her twin sister. Mr. Jabanga’s version was supported by his wife and a young Athlete.
The Committee concludes that the evidence of the Athlete and her sister is true and that Mr. Jabanga’s version is not a truthful one. Therefore the Disciplinary Committee finds Mr. Jabanga guilty for the administration or attempted administration to an athlete of a prohibited substance.
Hereafter on 20 November 2012 the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee imposed a 5 years period of ineligibility on Mr. Jabanga.
