UPDATE - INQUIRY JOCKEY S’MANGA KHUMALO

Tigershark wrote:

Cannot be only 2 jocks however a full investigation will destroy racings image all together....... For how long have jocks been riding for their own pockets instead of the horses and trainers ability? More importantly how many Punters have been put behind the black ball and robbed???

We see the examples week in and week out..... 

If the rumours were true would it be the end of the Worldpool?

Craig Pienaar wrote:

Such a top rider and surely he deserves a second chance to make amends 

Talented, indeed and untrustworthy, too.

An ex-national champion jockey who​ averaged around R200 000 a month salary pre-tax and deductions.
Not taking into account any sponsorships. 

Brandon Morgenrood was banned for life for accepting R15 000 many years back but on appeal it was reduced to 5-years because of Mark Lifman being involved.

Morgenrood then moved to New Zealand and was banned for life for attempting to cause harm to his ex-partner, a jockey, in a race.

Second chance?
Same outcome.

Smanga was never threatened or blackmailed.
A comeback would depend on the angle he uses in his defence.

But the only defence that could provide a glimmer of hope?
Be open about his issues.











 

The NHA have advised that, due to logistical considerations, the Inquiry Board will reconvene on 10 June 2026 for judgment on sentencing and the matter.

Mr Khumalo’s interim suspension remains in place pending the finalisation of the Inquiry.