The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms that, at an Inquiry held in Gqeberha on Friday, 12 June 2026, Jockey C Habib was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7 in that he, as the rider of BLAZING FLAME, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to ON THE OUTSIDE (M Yeni) and TP THUNDERCHILD (K Strydom) when shifting inwards at approximately the 150m mark in Race 1 at Fairview Racecourse on 08 June 2026.
The Inquiry into Jockey S’manga Khumalo concluded before an appointed Inquiry Board on 10 June 2026 for the delivery of sanction following his finding of guilt.
The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Gqeberha on 5 June 2026, Jockey Sandile Khathi was charged with contraventions of Rules 72.1.17 and 72.1.37 in that he added water to a urine sample, thereby misleading the Stewards and tampering with a urine sample taken from him on 24 April 2026 at Fairview Racecourse.
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) notes the outcome of an Inquiry Board convened to consider Jockey Andrew Fortune’s ride of NOTE TO SELF in Race 4 at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 9 May 2026.
The Inquiry into Jockey Luyolo Mxothwa concluded before an appointed Inquiry Board on 14 May 2026 for the delivery of sanction following his finding of guilt.
The Inquiry into Jockey Luyolo Mxothwa reconvened before an appointed Inquiry Board on 7 May 2026.
The Inquiry into Jockey S’manga Khumalo reconvened before an appointed Inquiry Board on 28 and 29 April 2026.
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that at an Inquiry held in Durban on Friday, 16 January 2026, Trainer Mr Robinson was charged with a contravention of Rule 10.5.1. The particulars being that, as a licensed trainer, he failed to provide the requisite level of care and treatment to the horse FIRE TIGER whilst under his care.
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that at an Inquiry held in Johannesburg on Friday, 28 November 2025, Jockey S Khumalo was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.7. The particulars being that as the rider of ECHOES OF WAR, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to CONTINENTAL KING (*T Mayhew) when he shifted in away from the crop at the 150m in Race 2 at Turffontein Racecourse on 13 November 2025.
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that at an Inquiry held in Gqeberha on Friday, 21 November 2025, and concluded on 28 November 2025, Jockey C Little was charged with a contravention of Rule 72.1.40. The particulars being that as the rider of SHORI KAI, he failed to comply with a reasonable order from the Starter, to proceed into his allocated starting stall during the loading process of Race 2 on 14 November 2025 at Fairview Racecourse.
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY N PATEL
- INQUIRY – ASSISTANT STARTER – KZN
- APPEAL FINDING – JOCKEY M YENI
- APPEAL – JOCKEY G LERENA
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY A FORTUNE
- INQUIRY - TRAINER A P PETER
- APPEAL – JOCKEY G LERENA
- APPEAL – JOCKEY G VAN NIEKERK
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY R DANIELSON
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY S KHUMALO
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY M YENI
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY S VEALE