Platinum Stars midfielder Daniel Tshabalala - Cannabis
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Platinum Stars midfielder Daniel Tshabalala has been found guilty of using the banned substance, cannabis, by the South African Football Association's disciplinary committee.
Tshabalala tested positive for the drug, also known as dagga or marijuana, on April 13 with a concentration level higher that the Wada limit of 15ng/ml.
The player pleaded guilty to the charge of contravening SAFA's anti-doping regulations along with going directly against the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sports Act.
The committee banned Tshabalala from participating in professional soccer in South Africa and /or in any soccer game under the auspices of SAFA or the Premier Soccer League for two years with effect from June 1.
He was also ordered to pay the legal costs amounting to R2 000 within 20 days of Thursday's judgement .
Meanwhile, the Tycoons did not escape punishment and were ordered to pay half of Tshabalala's fine.
Tshabalala tested positive for the drug, also known as dagga or marijuana, on April 13 with a concentration level higher that the Wada limit of 15ng/ml.
The player pleaded guilty to the charge of contravening SAFA's anti-doping regulations along with going directly against the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sports Act.
The committee banned Tshabalala from participating in professional soccer in South Africa and /or in any soccer game under the auspices of SAFA or the Premier Soccer League for two years with effect from June 1.
He was also ordered to pay the legal costs amounting to R2 000 within 20 days of Thursday's judgement .
Meanwhile, the Tycoons did not escape punishment and were ordered to pay half of Tshabalala's fine.
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