Media And Digital Platforms Market Inquiry public hearings set to commence in March
The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (“MDPMI”/ “Inquiry”) will hold its first round of public hearings from 04 to 22 March 2024 at the...
Tag: Competition & unlawful competition
Commission considering the competition appeal court judgment
The Competition Commission (“Commission”) notes the judgment by the Competition Appeal Court (CAC) handed down on Monday, 8 January 2024 following appeals, review and dismissal...
Victron Energy B.V. to be prosecuted for setting resale price
The Competition Commission (Commission) has referred to the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) for prosecution Victron Energy B.V. (Victron) for resale price maintenance in contravention of the...
Media and digital platforms market inquiry invites stakeholders to make submissions on further statement of issues
The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (“MDPMI” or “Inquiry”) has released a Further Statement of Issues (“FSOI”) following a review of submissions including responses...
Saint-Gobain Construction Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd to be prosecuted for price discrimination
The Competition Commission (Commission) has referred to the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) for prosecution Saint-Gobain Construction Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd (Saint-Gobain) for price discrimination.
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Commission commemorates World Competition Day
The Competition Commission (Commission) on Tuesday, 5 December 2023, recognised World Competition Day by highlighting its continued efforts to promote a growing, deconcentrated and inclusive...
Commission welcomes the Tribunal’s confirmation of settlement agreement with the Allens Meshco Group
The Competition Commission (“Commission”) welcomes the Competition Tribunal’s (“Tribunal”) order confirming a settlement agreement concluded between the Commission and the Allens Meshco Group (AMG) in...
Commission welcomes Tribunal’s decision to prohibit the proposed merger between Plascon and Akzonobel
The Competition Commission (“Commission”) welcomes the decision by the Competition Tribunal (“Tribunal”) prohibiting the proposed acquisition of Kansai Plascon Africa Ltd (“KPAL”) and Kansai Plascon...
Multinational Standard Chartered Bank admits liability to currency manipulation case, agrees to pay R42m fine
The Competition Commission (Commission) has reached a settlement agreement with UK-based multinational bank, Standard Chartered Bank (“SCB”). In terms of the settlement agreement, SCB admits...
Commission launches inquiry into distribution of media content
On 17 October 2023 the Competition Commission (Commission) launched the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (“MDPMI”), designed to scrutinise the distribution of media content...
