MXOTHWA gets five years ( 3 suspended)

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE - INQUIRY JOCKEY LUYOLO MXOTHWA

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.

Accordingly, the following sanction was imposed in terms of the Rules of the NHA:

Mr Mxothwa's current jockey licence is cancelled with immediate effect.

Mr Mxothwa is precluded from applying for, renewing, holding, or being issued any jockey licence for a period of five (5) years, commencing 23 March 2026, of which three (3) years are suspended on specific conditions as set out in the sanction handed down by the Inquiry Board, as attached.

Michael Shackleton
Legal Executive

 

Wow is all I can say.

And Khumalo?

What was difference compared to the Veale case?

Tigershark wrote:

What was difference compared to the Veale case?

The horse Sean Veale provided information on won.
 

Mr ST wrote:

And Khumalo?

Priced up at 4/10 to get a lifetime ban.
 

Hearing khumalo getting the same, cant ride for 2 years and a fine but its unconfirmed

Craig Pienaar wrote:

Hearing khumalo getting the same, cant ride for 2 years and a fine but its unconfirmed

If true, you would likely find that Louis appeals his own sentence on this basis.
 

This is very harsh.  A fine and small suspension should have been sufficient.

Why is the same punishment not applied across the board. This is a circus  

Dean321 wrote:

This is very harsh.  A fine and small suspension should have been sufficient.

Why is the same punishment not applied across the board. This is a circus  


I think to save face we are not being given all the details....how much money did the jock make...how often have they done this... did the bookie / punter lay the horse on Betfair ...sure lots more...I think of we could see the evidence we would not think it so harsh...I've heard trainers have been approached to stop horses.... We as punters I think only know a tenth of the story...