In September 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Albert Loubser after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methandienone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted the use of the prohibited substance and stated he needed to obtain a supplement due to he was worried about gaining weight and therefore used a supplement provided by a friend.
After he tested positive he discovered that the substance was Dianabol. He took only 4 of the 20 pills he received after his coach had advised him to stop taking them.
Considering the Athlete is at fault the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 20 April 2012.
