Dawn raids on the rise
The dawn raids that were conducted by the South African Competition Commission (“the Commission“) on 25 August 2022 on eight insurance companies may lead to...
by Mota Africa
Tag: Competition & unlawful competition
Notifiability of a merger in South Africa
Failure to notify the Competition Commission of South Africa (“Commission”) of a notifiable merger or implementing a notifiable merger before obtaining approval is a contravention...
by Mota Africa
Price fixing under the Competition Act
The Competition Act 89 of 1998 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) prohibits price fixing and collusion between competitors. This is commonly referred to as ‘anti-competitive conduct or behaviour’. The Act encompasses certain aspects such as public interest…
Provided By SchoemanLaw Inc
Online intermediation platforms market inquiry – Short-term accommodation and travel service providers
The Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry (OIPMI) calls on stakeholders including short-term accommodation providers, hotels, activity providers, and travel service providers to submit comments, by...
What is competition law?
Competition law is a branch of law built on the rules established with an aim to protect competition in the markets for goods and services....
by Mota Africa
Time for a competition health check – Assess your policies & practices
The recent raid by the Competition Commission on prominent players in the insurance industry serves as a wake-up call for companies to ensure that their affairs are in order. One way to do so is through a competition health check whereby an independent attorney conducts…
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Competition Commission raids premises of eight major long-term insurance companies
The Competition Commission is conducting search and seizure operations at the premises of eight insurance companies operating in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape provinces.
The Commission...
ICASA’s proposed draft regulations tighten processes for shareholding changes of ICT licensees
In an attempt to “provide further clarity regarding ICASA’s standard terms with respect to individual licences and to enhance compliance, and to streamline the submission...
Jailed for being a blabbermouth – What you need to know about trade secrets
It is no secret that trade secrets are very valuable intellectual property on which a business empire can be built. Simply look at KFC’s classified...
Commission urges airlines to be sensitive to the plight of consumers amid suspension of Comair flights
The Competition Commission of South Africa has noted the announcement made by Comair to effectively suspend all British Airways (operated by Comair Pty Ltd) and...
