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RECENT DOPING CASES/SANCTIONS IMPOSED IN SA JAN-MAR 2025
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) imposed the following sanctions for the period of January – March 2025: Amy Wakefield Cycling South Africa (CSA) | Four (4) year…
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ADVISORY: SAIDS ANTI-DOPING TESTING DURING THE PERIOD OF RAMADAN
Ramadan is regarded as one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims. During this time, Muslims engage in fasting from food and drink during daylight hours. The month…
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USE OF ASTHMA AND ADHD/ADD MEDICATION IN SPORT: Explanatory Information
The World Anti-Doping Code International Standard Prohibited List (Prohibited List) specifies substances and methods that are prohibited in sport, including substances and methods that are prohibited In-Competition only, as well…
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Steroids and Performance Enhancing Drugs Investigation Yield Arrests of Steroid Syndicate Suspects in Gauteng
A multi-agency investigation (Project Decca) into steroid and performance-enhancing drugs culminated in a raid on Tuesday, 11th February 2025 on various properties in the Pretoria North area that resulted in…
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Advisory: 5-Methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-Dimethylpentylamine) in Dietary Supplement CPH4 Pre Workout by V-Pharma
Issued by: South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) Date: 12th December 2014 5-methylhexan-2-amine, also known as 1,4-dimethylpentylamine, is a substance that is Prohibited In-Competition under the World Anti-Doping Code…
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WADA Confirms Resolution of SAIDS Non-Compliance Issue
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has confirmed that the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has successfully addressed the critical corrective action related to its legislation to resolve its…
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