Related case:
SAIDS 2011_06 SAIDS vs Stephanie Pretorius
February 22, 2011
In February 2011 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport
(SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against Mr. Andrew Pretorius, father and personal trainer of the minor Athlete Stephanie Pretorius, for the administration of prohibited substances to his daughter after her sample tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide. The minor Athlete and her father filed statements in their defence and were heard for the Disciplinary Committee.
Mr. Pretorius admitted that he administered water tablets to his daughter to stabilize her weight. The tablets form part of his personal prescription. The father led his daughter to believe that he is providing her with supplements for training.
Considering the evidence and the circumstances the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decided to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete Stephanie Pretorius starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. 18 November 2010 to 18 February 2011.
Due to aggravating circumstances in this case the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 6 year period of ineligibility on Mr Pretorius, starting on de date of the hearing, i.e. on 17 March 2011.
Also the possible violation by Mr. Pretorius of the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 101 of 1965, by supplying his daughter with a schedule 4 substance, needs to be answered by the relevant authorities about further prosecution.
