Fight as a soldier, not a guerrilla – Unlawful competition
What exactly is unlawful competition? Unlawful competition is often lumped together with IP, and indeed there are obvious links: the common law action of passing...
Competition & Antitrust Law
These articles examine legislation and business conduct which concerns anti-competitive behaviour, price-fixing, bid-rigging, mergers, abuse of dominance, cartel conduct and collusion between competitors. When evaluating anti-competitive behaviours, our competition authorities consider not only competitiveness, but also public interest and social objectives such as the promotion of BEE, small businesses, and employee interests.
Competition Amendment Bill signed into law
The Competition Amendment Bill was signed into law on 13 February 2019, by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Amendment Act introduces a new era of competition law enforcement in South Africa, focusing on economic inclusiveness and participation by Small, Medium …
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Competition Amendment Bill to be signed soon
The Competition Amendment Bill will soon be signed into law.
President Ramaphosa announced this during the 2019 State of the Nation Address in parliament.
He added that the signing of the bill will contribute towards boosting investment, fostering greater inclusion…
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Sellers and buyers beware: Draft regulations on buyer power and price discrimination out for comment
As most will be aware, the 2018 Competition Amendment Bill (Bill) is set to impact dominant firms’ interactions with customers and suppliers that are small...
Draft Price Discrimination and Buyer Power Regulations published for comment
On 21 December 2018, the Minister of Economic Development published draft Price Discrimination Regulations and Buyer Power Regulations (collectively, the Regulations) for public comment (Government...
Knock knock knocking on jail’s door – Cartel conduct
The amendments to the Competition Act, 1998, which introduce criminal liability for cartel conduct, came into effect on 1 May 2016. The amendments introduced criminal...
Phase I of South Africa’s IP Policy – What you need to know
The South African government recently approved the first phase of the long awaited Intellectual Property (IP) Policy, after incorporating input from the stakeholders’ submissions and...
Competition Commission collects an international award
The Competition Commission has been pronounced the “Agency of the Year in Asia- Pacific, Middle East & Africa” at the 8th Annual Global Competition Review...
Latest decisions by the Competition Commission
1. Key decisions on mergers and acquisitions
1.1 CTP Ltd v Private Property SA (Pty) Ltd
The Commission has approved the proposed transaction, with conditions, whereby CTP...
14 fresh produce market agents & the institute charged for price fixing
The Commission has referred to the Tribunal for prosecution fourteen fresh produce market agents and their association, the Institute for Market Agents of South Africa,...
Competition Code of Conduct for the automotive sector: Calls for submissions
On 22 September 2017, the Competition Commission published for comments its Draft Competition Code of Conduct for the Automotive Industry. Comments must be submitted by...
Krugerrand dealers no longer required to be association members
The Competition Commission and Rand Refinery (Pty) Ltd (Rand Refinery) have reached a settlement agreement that makes it no longer a requirement for dealers of...
Latest decisions by the Competition Commission
1. Key decisions on Mergers and Acquisitions
1.1 Coricraft Group (Pty) Ltd v Prostaflo Promotions 28 (Pty) Ltd trading as Sleepworld
The Commission has approved the proposed...
Stuttaford Van Lines charged with 649 counts of tender collusion
Furniture removal company, Stuttaford Van Lines (Pty) Ltd (Stuttaford), has been charged with 649 counts of collusive tendering, in relation to hundreds of government tenders...
Competition Commission Update – R37m fine,Chemical & Brick Cartels
Two chemical companies involved in manufacturing and supplying chemicals have been fined R37m for cartel conduct. Investchem (Pty) Ltd (Investchem) and Akulu Marchon (Pty) Ltd...
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Dow, Du Pont merger approved with conditions
The Commission has recommended to the Tribunal that the proposed large merger whereby DowDuPont Inc. (DowDuPont) intends to acquire Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and E.I....
International pharmaceutical companies investigated for cancer medicine prices
The Commission has initiated separate investigations against three global pharmaceutical companies operating in South Africa, for their suspected excessive pricing of cancer medicines.
The companies are...
Constitutional Court dismisses bicycle cartel leave to appeal
The Commission welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to dismiss with costs the application for leave to appeal by two members of the bicycle cartel who...
Possible fines and imprisonment against banks for cartel behaviour
The recent investigations into the construction and banking industry regarding collusion and cartel behaviour, has highlighted the consequences thereof in terms of the Competition Act....
Commission conditionally approves Bayer and Monsanto transaction
The Commission has approved, with conditions, the merger whereby Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (Bayer) intends to acquire Monsanto Corporation (Monsanto).
Bayer is active in the crop protection business...
