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SAIDS 2011_22 WADA vs Lebogang Phalula & SAIDS - Appeal
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SAIDS 2012_08 SAIDS vs Livingstone Jabanga (1)
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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 methylhexaneamine. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete stated that on the day of the competition she did not feel well. Mr. Livingstone Jabanga, the chairman of the Gauteng Striders Athletics Club, gave the her tablets, described as “vitamins”, which would assist her to feel better. After the race she tested positive. The Athlete requested Mr. Jabanga to attend the hearing which he failed to do. The Athlete’s statement was supported and endorsed by her twin sister and test result of the remaining tablets confirmed the presence of the prohibited substance.
The Committee concludes that the Athlete had no intention to enhance her performance and she gave substantial assistance in taking disciplinary actions against Mr. Jabanga.
Therefore the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the notification, i.e. 29 September 2011 to 28 December.
Hereafter WADA appealed this decision.
