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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 Commission of South Africa

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Competition Commission draws up public interest guidelines on merger control

The Competition Commission has drawn up draft amended public interest guidelines relating to merger control. The trade, industry and competition department published the draft guidelines in Government Gazette 49407 for comment. The draft guidelines focus …

Provided By Sabinet

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Study highlights significant barriers faced by women entrepreneurs in SA

A comprehensive research study conducted by the Competition Commission (Commission) has shed light on the challenges that women entrepreneurs encounter in their pursuit of entering...

by Competition Commission South Africa

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…

Provided By Eversheds Sutherland

by Grant Williams

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

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...

by Sabinet

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