In June 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Chante Louw after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Cathine.

After notification the Athlete admitted the violation, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS. The Athlete explained that she had used medication, as mentioned on the Doping Control Form, for her flu and she had used the substance to lose weight.

SAIDS finds that the Athlete's sample established the presence of a prohibited substance and accordingly that she committed an anti-doping rule violation. Further SAIDS accepts that the violation was not intentional and that the Athlete established how the substance entered her system.

With grounds for a reduced sanction SAIDS decides on 15 September 2019 to impose a 6 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on 22 August 2019 since no provisional suspension was ordered.

In August 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the netball player Sue-Ann Botha after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Salbutamol. After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS.

The Athlete denied the intentional use and stated that she had received limited to no anti-doping education. She explained with evidence that she had used the substance as prescribed medication to recover from swine flu symptoms while she had mentioned this medication on the Doping Control Form.

SAIDS finds that the Athlete's sample established the presence of a prohibited substance and accordingly that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation. SAIDS accepts that the violation was not intentional and that the Athlete demonstrated how the substance entered her system.

Considering grounds for a reduced sanction SAIDS decides on 15 September 2019 to impose a 2 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 15 October 2019.

In September 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player Renier Els after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Tamoxifen.

After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS.
The Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance and explained that he had used pills and the reason of use without corroborating evidence.

SAIDS finds that the Athlete's sample established the presence of a prohibited substance and accordingly that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation. SAIDS accepts that the violation was not intentional and that the Athlete demonstrated how the substance entered his system.

Considering grounds for a reduced sanction SAIDS decides on 16 October 2019 to impose an 18 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 20 September 2019.

In October 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Khulekani Mkize after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Furosemide and Tamoxifen. After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived her right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS.

The Athlete denied the intentional use of the substance and explained what and for what reason he had used a product without corroborating evidence.

SAIDS finds that the Athlete's sample established the presence of a prohibited substance and accordingly that the Athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation. SAIDS accepts that the violation was not intentional and that the Athlete demonstrated how the substance entered his system.

Considering grounds for a reduced sanction SAIDS decides on 21 November 2019 to impose a 20 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 23 October 2019.

In October 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Stefan Marais for his refusal to submit to sample collection. After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS.

When the Athlete refused to provide a sample the Athlete already had admitted that he had used steroids and that his sample would test positive.

SAIDS concludes that the Athlete has committed an anti-doping rule violation and considers that the Athlete gave a prompt admission.
Therefore SAIDS decides on 21 November 2019 to impose a 3 year and 9 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 23 October 2019.

In November 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Lyle Singh after his sample tested positive for multiple prohibited substances: Boldenone, Drostanolone, Fluoxymesterone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Mestanolone, Mesterolone, Metenolone, Oxandrolone, Stanozolol, Tamoxifen and Triamterene.

After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS.

SAIDS finds that the Athlete's sample established the presence of prohibited substances and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. Therefore SAIDS decides on 22 November to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 14 September 2019.

In November 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Glenn Potego Molobela after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances 1-androstenedione (5α-androst-1-ene-3,17-dione), Androstenedione (androst-4-ene-3,17-dione), Boldenone, Drostanolone, Mestanolone, 19-norandrosterone and 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone).

After Notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete failed to respond to the SAIDS communications. Without the Athlete's response SAIDS deems that the Athlete has accepted the test result, waived his right for a hearing and accepted the sanction proposed by SAIDS.

SAIDS finds that the Athlete's sample tested established the presence of prohibited substances and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore SAIDS decides on 29 November 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 4 November 2019.

In November 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Unathi Tshezi after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Clenbuterol, Fluoxymesterone, Furosemide, Mesterolone, Oxandrolone and Stanozolol.

After Notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS. The Athlete explained how the substances entered his system and provided a reason for the use of these substances.

SAIDS finds that the Athlete's sample tested established the presence of prohibited substances and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation.
Therefore SAIDS decides on 3 December 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 15 September 2019.

In November 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Tshepiso Masilo after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Furosemide, Stanozolol, 19-norandrosterone and 19-noretiocholanolone (Nandrolone).

After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS.
The Athlete stated that he had used pills, he provided a reason for the use of the substances but could not produce corroborating evidence in support.

SAIDS finds the that Athlete's sample establish the presence of prohibited substances and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. Considering the Athlete's prompt admission SAIDS decides on 4 December 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 15 September 2019.

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the athlete Gordon Lesetedi after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Prednisone.

After notification the Athlete gave a prompt admission, waived his right for a hearing, accepted a provisional suspension and the sanction proposed by SAIDS.
The Athlete explained with evidence that he had used Prednisone prescribed by his doctor as treatment for his medical condition.

SAIDS finds that Athlete's sample established the presence of prohibited substance and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. SAIDS deems that the Athlete failed to apply for a TUE and neither had checked his prescribed medication for prohibited substances

Considering the Athlete's prompt admission SAIDS decides on 13 December 2019 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 1 September 2019.