In September 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete André Smith 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 could not explain how the prohibited substance entered his body and had not investigated the matter and the source from which the prohibited substance could be traced.
Therefore 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 18 September 2012.
