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...
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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...
Don’t trash my trailer! Case on passing off
The High Court of South Africa Kwa-Zulu Natal Local Division, Durban delivered a judgment in a passing off case between Fuel Trailers (Pty) Limited t/a Trailers & Tankers (“Trailers & Tankers”) and St Logistics (Pty) Limited t/a Jikelele Tankers & …
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Commission initiates investigation against Johnson & Johnson (Pty) Ltd and Janssen Pharmaceutica (Pty) Ltd
In response to media queries, the Competition Commission (Commission) confirms that on 12 September 2023, the Competition Commissioner in terms of section 49B(1) of the...
Commission releases final terms of reference for media and digital platforms market inquiry
On 15 September 2023 the Competition Commission (Commission) gazetted the final Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (“MDPMI”) that...
The Competition Commission taking steps to level the playing field for Online Platforms
As we continue to move into the digital era, it is important that legislation and regulations keep up with these changes, while simultaneously facilitating fair competition between digital giants and tech start-ups. However, it takes a while for the legislature…
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Commission and Spar Group reach agreement on the cessation of long-term exclusive leases
The Competition Commission (Commission) and the Spar Group Ltd (“The Spar Group”) have reached a consent agreement aimed at ending long-term exclusive lease agreements in...
Final report on Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry released
The Final Report on the Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry has been released.
The trade, industry and competition department announced the release of the report in...
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