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.
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that at an inquiry held in Durban on 20 November 2025, Jockey N Patel was charged with a contravention of Rule 62.2.2. The particulars being that, as the rider of KING PELLES, he failed to ride this horse in a competent and professional manner, when he delivered a ride that lacked sufficient vigour, determination and urgency from approximately the 350m to the 200m in Race 2, at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse on 7 November 2025.
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that an inquiry was held in Durban on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, following a complaint lodged by Trainer M L Roberts against the Assistant Starter in terms of the provisions of Rule 6.9.
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms that an Appeal was heard in Johannesburg on 20 October 2025 following the outcome of an Inquiry held in Durban on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, where Jockey M Yeni was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2, read with Guideline M in Appendix E relating to the use of the crop. The particulars of the charge were that Jockey Yeni misused his crop by striking I SALUTE YOU more than twelve times (13) during Race 7, the World Sports Betting Sledgehammer (Listed) at Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse on Sunday, 13 April 2025. Jockey Yeni pleaded not guilty to the charge but was found guilty by the Inquiry Board. The Inquiry Board imposed a penalty of a fourteen (14) day suspension from riding in races and a fine of R9 679.00 (nine thousand, six hundred and seventy-nine rand).
The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (“the NHA”) confirms that an Appeal was held at its offices in Johannesburg on Monday, 22 September 2025.
Having studied the footage and having considered the appellant’s explanations, the Appeal Board was not satisfied on a balance of probabilities that Mr Lerena had failed to take the necessary corrective actions. The Appeal Board found no causal connection between the rider’s actions and the interference with other horses.
- 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
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY G LERENA
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY C MAUJEAN
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY J GATES
- INQUIRY – JOCKEY S KHUMALO