The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted he was guilty and stated he did not know that the flu medication he had used contained Dagga (cannabis) and he had not previously used any illegal substances. His mother gave him this medication every year in the winter without telling the him what she put in her medication.
Considering the circumstances and without intention to enhance his performance the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the notification, i.e. 27 September 2011 to 27 November 2011.
