S’Manga Khumalo’s trademark victory salute (Picture: Candiese Lenferna)
S’Manga Khumalo and Luyolo Mxothwa’s inquiries into serious integrity related allegations have both been postponed.
The details are shown below:
UPDATE – INQUIRY JOCKEY S’MANGA KHUMALO
The Inquiry convened before an appointed Inquiry Board on 7 April 2026 and continued on 8 April 2026.
On the morning of 8 April 2026, a formal request for a postponement was made on behalf of jockey Khumalo. The Inquiry Board, having considered the request and the circumstances presented, granted the postponement.
Mr Khumalo commenced the Inquiry proceedings without legal representation. Legal representatives came on board on 8 April 2026 and required an opportunity to prepare for the Inquiry.
In the interests of fairness and due process, the Inquiry Board exercised its discretion to grant the postponement.
The Inquiry has been rescheduled and will reconvene on 28 and 29 April 2026.
Mr Khumalo’s interim suspension remains in place pending the finalisation of the Inquiry.
UPDATE – INQUIRY JOCKEY LUYOLO MXOTHWA
The Inquiry convened before an appointed Inquiry Board on 8 April 2026. Mr Mxothwa was legally represented.
By agreement between the parties the Inquiry was postponed to 15 April 2026.
Mr Mxothwa’s interim suspension remains in place pending the finalisation of the Inquiry.
Michael Shackleton
Legal Executive
