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SAFA head of medical Dr Thulani Ngwenya

Continued use of Dagga by some SA footballers giving Sports Medics a headache

The increasing use of cannabinoids (Dagga) amongst some footballers in South African football is proving to be a challenge to contain especially in the national teams says South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya.

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No report from Richards Bay on Siphamandla Mtolo’s death - SAFA

Nearly five months on, SAFA chief medical officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya has confirmed to SABC Sport the federation are yet to receive a report on Richards Bay midfielder Siphamandla Mtolo’s cause of death.

Dr Thulani Ngwenya of SAFA during the South African national soccer team press conference at FNB Conference Centre on November 04, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dr Thulani Ngwenya confirms return of doping control body SAIDS to football

SAFA chief medical officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya has confirmed the return of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport [SAIDS] to football as a doping control measure following their long absence.