Drug-Free Sport ZA

Drug-Free Sport ZA The SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport’s core focus is to tackle doping in sport in order to foster a culture of ethics & fair play.

The Drug-Free Sport Act gives SAIDS authority to carry out drug testing and provide education services nationally. Testing is an integral part of protecting clean athletes, but we firmly believe that an athlete's first encounter with anti-doping should be through anti-doping education. We therefor offer a range of in-person and online/ electronic education resources to empower athletes and their s

upport personnel to make informed choices regarding doping / anti-doping. Our "I PLAY FAIR" campaign is in support of clean athletes and those who hero the values of true sportsmanship. We aim to engage our sporting heroes in particular to pledge their support for the education and doping control efforts towards keeping sport 'clean, to be proud of playing their part and in doing so, help set a good example for the younger generation. We all play a role in creating a values-based, drug-free sports culture all South Africans can be proud of.


Messages: Fair Play, Ethics in Sport, Anti-doping Education, Values-based Education, Health & Well-Being of Athletes.

had an athlete engagement program at the Mintirho Netball Academy Tournament in Hammanskraal.We focused on instilling s...
23/08/2026

had an athlete engagement program at the Mintirho Netball Academy Tournament in Hammanskraal.

We focused on instilling sport values, teamwork, respect, integrity, and playing clean.

SAIDS had an athlete engagement at 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Sun...
23/08/2026

SAIDS had an athlete engagement at 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Sun City.

SAIDS was honoured to join the panel discussions at the Arise Women for Africa Symposium, hosted by for Social Change N...
21/08/2026

SAIDS was honoured to join the panel discussions at the Arise Women for Africa Symposium, hosted by for Social Change Network.

The focus - Making sure anti-doping education reaches women in sport, especially in rural areas.

We spoke about:
1. Why it matters - Every woman athlete deserves to know her rights, responsibilities, and the health risks of doping
2. Closing the gap - Taking education programs out of cities and into schools, clubs, and communities
3. Working together - Partnering with organizations like Sport for Social Change Network to make clean sport accessible to all

At SAIDS, we believe clean sport starts with informed athletes. And no athlete should be left behind because of where she lives or plays.

21/08/2026
SAIDS is pleased to be part of the Arise Women of Africa Symposium, Pather, Senior Doping Control Coordinator will be r...
21/08/2026

SAIDS is pleased to be part of the Arise Women of Africa Symposium, Pather, Senior Doping Control Coordinator will be representing SAIDS to talk about Anti-Doping programs and procedures to the audience.

SAIDS had an athlete engagement anti-doping program @2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Equipped Powerlifting Ch...
21/08/2026

SAIDS had an athlete engagement anti-doping program @2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Equipped Powerlifting Championships Rusternburg SunCity. Educating powerlifters about the power of keeping sport clean.

21/08/2026

We had a chat with . Barnard, IFBBSA Official about the importance of anti-doping education in Bodybuilding.

Key points:
1. Why education matters - Athletes need to understand their roles, responsibilities, and the risks before they step on stage
2. Impact - The session gave IFBBSA athletes tools to make informed, safe choices as they prepare for National Champs
3. What’s next - Exciting future collaborations to keep education at the core of the sport

Thank you, Dr. Barnard and - Bodybuilding South Africa, for your commitment to integrity, athlete health, and clean competition.

SAIDS had an Anti-Doping Education session with IFBBSA (Bodybuilding South Africa).As athletes preparing for the Nationa...
21/08/2026

SAIDS had an Anti-Doping Education session with IFBBSA (Bodybuilding South Africa).

As athletes preparing for the National Championships, we focused on their roles and responsibilities in anti-doping and the dangers and consequences of doping.

In bodybuilding, every rep counts. Every choice matters.
Your health. Your career. Your legacy.

SAIDS delivered an Anti-Doping Education Workshop with Sharks Juniors.We spoke about the dangers and consequences of dop...
19/08/2026

SAIDS delivered an Anti-Doping Education Workshop with Sharks Juniors.

We spoke about the dangers and consequences of doping in sport, with a special focus on the Strict Liability Principle: You are responsible for what’s in your body.

Message to our young athletes: Your career, health, and reputation are in your hands.
Keeping athletes informed of their responsibilities is our priority.

Play hard. Play smart. Play clean. Keep Rugby Clean

Why Anti-Doping Matters, access SAIDS Anti-Doping Rules ://drugfreesport.org.za/Official PSLDrug-Free Sport ZA
06/08/2026

Why Anti-Doping Matters, access SAIDS Anti-Doping Rules ://drugfreesport.org.za/
Official PSL
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