Related cases:
SAIDS 2011_22 SAIDS vs Lebogang Phalula
December 13, 2011
SAIDS 2012_08 SAIDS vs Livingstone Jabanga (1)
July 11, 2012
SAIDS 2012_08 SAIDS vs Livingstone Jabanga (2)
November 20, 2012
On 13 December 2011 the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decided to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete for committing an anti-doping rule violation after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine.
WADA appealed against the SAIDS decision to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete. WADA requested the Appeal Tribunal to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility.
The Tribunal finds that the Athlete provided substantial assistance to an Anti-Doping Organisation. She was a witness at the hearing of Mr. Jabanga and her evidence was accepted by the Disciplinary Committee and Mr. Jabanga’s denial rejected. Considering these factors the Appeal Tribunal rules that a suspension of a portion of the imposed period of ineligibility is justified.
The Anti-Doping Appeal Tribunal of South Africa decides as follows:
1.) The Appeal of WADA is admissible.
2.) The sanction imposed by the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee on 13th December 2011 is set aside.
3.) The Athlete is sanctioned with a two-year period of ineligibility starting on 28 September 2011.
4.) Because of Athlete’s substantial assistance a period of 1 year is suspended in accordance with art. 10.5.3 SAIDS ADR.
5.) No order is made as to costs.
