The SA Institute for Drug Free Sport this morning confirmed that former Springboks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has lost his appeal against an eight-year doping ban. The SAIDS says the Independent Appeal Panel upheld the original sanction of eight years, and Ralepelle’s last resort is now the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. Ralepelle tested positive for the banned anabolic agent‚ Zeranol‚ during a Sharks rugby training session in January of 2019.

Published on

By Smile Staff Reporter


Add Smile FM on Google

Smile Staff Reporter
Smile Staff Reporter

Latest articles

Previous article
The Democratic Alliance has emerged as the biggest loser in yesterday’s nationwide by-elections, losing wards to the ANC and other political opponents across the country. Early results showed the ANC took a DA ward in the Emfuleni Local Municipality, while the DA lost three seats in the City of Johannesburg. The Good party took one seat from the DA in George in the Western Cape.
Next article
Statistics South Africa says the country’s unemployment rate increased to 30.8%, over the third quarter of 2020, with 11-million South Africans that are now jobless.

WATCH: 12-year-old braves icy Atlantic waters to raise funds for animals

Smile Staff Reporter -
  At just 12 years old, Eva Capri has already made waves, quite literally, after completing one of Cape Town’s most iconic open-water swims, all...

Skeur Hom Dance Battle opens pathways for Cape Flats talent

Smile Staff Reporter -
 The energy, creativity, and talent of Mitchells Plain recently took centre stage, as 18 finalists battled for a share of R10,000 in prize money...

Cape Town urged to turn down the taps as summer heats up

Smile Staff Reporter -
 With summer hot on our heels, the City of Cape Town is urging residents to use water sparingly without letting water-saving efforts put a...