In September 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Edward Smidt after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances stanozolol and cannabis. After notification the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete admitted the use of cannabis and stanozolol. Het stated that he is a regular social user of cannabis and he bought the Winstrol pills (stanozolol) from a fellow learner. He testified that it was readily available together with other substances as ‘Anabols’ and ‘Debols’.
The Athlete thought the rugby season was over for him and therefore he wanted to build muscles during the off season. Unfortunately he was called up for the last match of the season and selected for an out-of-competition test.

The Committee considered in this case a possible increace of sanction due to the fact that the Athlete used more than one prohibited substance. However because of his age, limited education and without intention to enhance sport performance the Committee decided not to increase the sanction.
Therefore the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 2 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on 1 October 2012.

In November 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Lionel Harmse after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances methandienone, dehydrochlormethyltestosterone and methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete failed to attend the hearing, nor did he file a statement in his defence.

Due to the Athlete absence it is unclear whether all 3 prohibited substances were ingested using one product or whether the entered the Athlete’s system on three separate occasions.
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 17 October 2012.

In October 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Nkqubela Aphiwe Ntloko after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine).
After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete admitted the violation, had no knowledge of SAIDS and its requirements and stated he purchased the substance on his own unaware that it contained any prohibited substance.
Considering the Athlete had no intention to enhance his sport performance the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 9 month period of ineligibilility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 17 October 2012.

In October 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Tian McGregor after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete waived his right to be heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete admitted het used cannabis recreationally and without intention to enhance sport performance.
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. on 17 October 2012.

In October 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Mihiali Qoma after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance 19-norandrosterone and 19-noreticholanolone, metabolites of nandrolone. After notification the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete admitted the violation and stated that as tiny rugby player he wanted to get his body bigger and therefore purchased pills from a bodybuilder. The Athlete argued that he did not know the pills contained prohibited substances, is from a poor background and he mentioned the lack of education about prohibited substances.
The Athlete requested an elimination or reduction of the period of ineligibility. However the Committee rules that the Athlete failed to justify any elimination or such reduction. He also failed to produce any corroborating evidence in addition to his words.

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. 17 October 2012.

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Lyall Douglas after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.
After notification the Athlete admitted the violation without intention to enhance his sport performance and waived his right to a hearing.
The SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. 22 August 2012.

SAIDS 2012_53 SAIDS vs Nicholas Potts
October 29, 2012

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Nicholas Potts after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance cannabis.
After notification the Athlete admitted the violation without intention to enhance his sport performance and waived his right to a hearing.
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. 22 August 2012.

In September 2013 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Helga Mathee after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Betamethasone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement with evidence in her defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Panel.

The Athlete stated, sustained by medical records of her doctor and physiotherapist, that she suffered from piriformis muscle syndrome which was treated through administration of celestone soluspan injections containing the substance betamethasone.
Due to the Athlete was previously treated without success with other medication. The celestone soluspan was administered on 23 May 2013. A TUE application made by the Athlete for the use of betamethasone was denied by SAIDS on 22 August 2013.

The Panel concludes that the Athlete was incorrectly advised that the substance would not linger long in her system before the competition and that the substance was used as treatment for her medical condition. The Panel finds that the Athlete and her practitioner had made some effort to research use of the medication, including internet search but failed to act with utmost care.
Without intention to enhance her sport performance the SAIDS Disciplinary Panel decides on 12 September 2013 to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete. The sanction will start on the date of the SAIDS notification to apply for a retroactively TUE, i.e. on 1 August 2013.

Related case:

SAIDS 2010 ASA vs Lindhikayaa Mthangayi
April 9, 2010

In September 2013 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Lindhikaya Leeds Mthangayi after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance metandienone. After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.

The Athlete admitted the use of the prohibited substance. The Athlete argued that he used only the usual supplements and claimed that the substance entered his system after he shared a water bottle with fellow Athletes.

The Committee dismissed the Athlete’s statement due to the fact that he failed to show evidence and also failed to identify the Athlete who shared his water bottle with him.
Considering this is the Athlete’s second anti-doping rule violation, the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides on 8 May 2014 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 22 September 2013.

In January 2014 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Josta Dladla after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine). After notification a provisional suspension was ordered. The Athlete filed a statement with evidence in his defence and was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Panel.

The Athlete admitted the violation and stated that he used for 12 years a mixture of supplements and protein shake as advised by the Aarhus medical team during his period in Denmark. The Athlete argued that he purchased creatine in a supplement store in October 2013. He received a different creatine product and admitted that he didn’t reseach the label of the product before using. The Athlete asserted that he had not received any formal group or individual anti-doping education and had no intention to enhance his sport performance.

The Panel accepts the Athlete’s statement and finds that he had not intention to enhance his sport performance with a low degree of fault. Therefore the SAIDS Disciplinary Panel decides on 6 May 2014 to impose a 4 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. 9 January 2014 up to and including 13 May 2014.