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.

In November 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Wesley Durga after his sample tested positive for multiple prohibited substances: 19-norandrosterone (Nandrolone), Anastrozole, Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, Drostanolone, Fluoxymesterone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Metandienone, Methyltestosterone, Oxandrolone, Stanozolol 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. 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 14 September 2019.

In December 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Anna Marie Barnard after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Clenbuterol, Drostanolone and Stanozolol.

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

SAIDS finds the that Athlete's sample established the presence of prohibited substances and accordingly that she committed an anti-doping rule violation. Considering the Athlete's prompt admission SAIDS decides on 14 January 2020 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 23 November 2019.

In December 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Shanti Mitchell after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances Clenbuterol, Clomifene, Drostanolone, Stanozolol and Trenbolone.

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 the that Athlete's sample established the presence of prohibited substances and accordingly that he committed an anti-doping rule violation. Considering the Athlete's prompt admission SAIDS decides on 14 January 2020 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of the sample collection, i.e. on 27 November 2019.

In November 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the bodybuilder Shanti Mitchell after her A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substances Clenbuterol, Furosemide, Letrozole, Mesterolone, Metenolone, Methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine), Oxandrolone Sibutramine and Stanozolol.

After notification a provisional suspension was ordered and the Athlete failed to respond to the SAIDS communications. Without the Athlete's reponse SAIDS deems that the Athlete waived her right for a hearing, has accepted the test results and the sanction proposed by SAIDS.

SAIDS finds the that Athlete's sample established the presence of prohibited substances and accordingly that she committed an anti-doping rule violation. Therefore SAIDS decides on 29 January 2020 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 May 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Melissa Van Vuuren after her sample tested positive for the prohibited substance Phentermine.

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 accepted the test result and she co-operated with SAIDS. She could not explain how the substance entered her system and analysis of her supplements revealed no prohibited substances.

SAIDS finds that the Athlete's sample established the presence of a prohibited substance and accordingly that she committed an anti-doping rule violation. Considering the Athlete's co-operation SAIDS decides on 30 January 2020 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 27 May 2019.

In September 2019 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the rugby player Siminikwe Gege a after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance 19-norandrosterone (Nandrolone).

After notification the minor 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 acted negligently and established how the substance entered his system. It considered that he gave a prompt admission, that he is a minor and had not received anti-doping education.

Therefore SAIDS decides on 12 February 2020 to impose a 3 year and 9 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete starting on the date of provisional suspension, i.e. on 20 September 2019.