Principal of PE Maziya Primary School gets recognition for working as a doping control officer

Mr Hloniphile Nkosi was recently awarded by the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS) for working as a doping control officer for seven years.

SAIDS is a public entity that was established by an Act of Parliament to promote participation in sport that is free from the use of prohibited substances or methods intended to artificially enhance performance, thereby rendering impermissible doping practices which are contrary to the principles of fair play and medical ethics and is in the interest of the health and well-being of sports people.

Mr Nkosi’s responsibilities include collecting blood and urine samples from athletes.

Before he was appointed as a doping control officer, he served as a chaperone for athletes.

He joined SAIDS in 2001 and became a doping control officer trainee and 2006 and was fully accredited in 2010.

When speaking about his journey at SAIDS, Mr Nkosi quoted Mr Robert Phiri as his mentor.

He also serves as a referee for Athletics South Africa (ASA).

During his career as a doping control officer, Mr Nkosi also served at the African Cup of Nations in 2013, including serving at the Premier Soccer League when required.

In 2015 he was deployed to do drug testing in the Congo where he represented South Africa.

“I love sport and that is one thing I am known for,” said Mr Nkosi who was preparing to go to Kimberly where he was serving as a referee at the ASA for schools on 30 September.

Mr Nkosi took part in debates in high school and his love for sport developed when he was in college.

He is the principal of PE Maziya Primary School and always encourages his learners to take part in the various sporting codes.

His school is also known for excelling in choir competitions.

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