1. On 6 October 2025, the National Board of the National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (the "NHA"), received a written requisition signed by not less than 100 Members to call a Special General Meeting ("SGM") in terms of clause 13 of the Constitution to, inter alia, consider, and if deemed appropriate, approve the amendment of the Constitution ("Requisition"). 

2. In terms of clauses 13 and 26 of the Constitution of the NHA, any amendment to the Constitution shall be by way of a special resolution passed at a SGM called for that purpose. 

3. Subsequent to receiving the Requisition, the National Board has engaged with the "concerned stakeholders" representing the requisitioning Members on the content of the proposed amendments to the Constitution and is supportive of and endorses the proposed amendments. Accordingly, at a special meeting held for this purpose the National Board resolved to call for the SGM to be held on 19 November 2025. 
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To all trainers 

Trainers are kindly reminded to prioritize effective post-race cooling and hydration of horses in the interests of both horse welfare and public perception. This is particularly important on hot days and for placed horses standing in front of the grandstand. 

Please note this notice supersedes and replace all previous NHA notices on Bisphosphonates.

Bisphosphonates is a class of drug which prevents the loss of bone density in the racehorse.

These substances are prohibited substances within the Rules of the NHA:

73.4.1 Substances capable at any time of causing an action or effect, or both an action and effect:

… 73.4.1.6 the musculoskeletal system; 

Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Forty Third Annual General Meeting of Members will be held at the offices of The National Horseracing Authority, Turf Club Street, Turffontein, on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 11h00 to transact the following business: