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Latest Competition & Antitrust Law Insights

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

Competition Commission and Vodacom reach data price agreement

The Competition Commission has reached a significant agreement with Vodacom to reduce the costs of data and promote digital inclusion. The agreement was announced at a media briefing with Vodacom in Johannesburg. Competition Commissioner, Tembinkosi Bonakele,…

Provided By Sabinet

Big news for big buyers and suppliers – Buyer power & price discrimination

The recently enacted buyer power and price discrimination provisions of the Competition Act, together with the regulations governing these provisions, will have a significant effect...

by Cara du Plessis

Big news for big buyers and suppliers – Buyer power & price discrimination

The impact of the Competition Amendment Act on the mining sector

On 12 July 2019, certain provisions of the Competition Amendment Act 18 of 2018 (“Amendment Act”) came into effect. This article deals with specific noteworthy amendments which impact the mining industry. 1. New definitions and industry specific criteria for …

Provided By Eversheds Sutherland

by Tanya Pollak and Yashika Rowjee

Data Services Market Inquiry Final Report released

The Data Services Market Inquiry Final Report has been released. The Competition Commission initiated the Inquiry in August 2017. At the time, the Competition Commission declared that...

Health Market Inquiry – Presentation of the final findings and recommendations

The Health Market Inquiry (“HMI”) today released its final findings and recommendations pursuant to its almost six year long investigation into the healthcare industry. In this...

Health Market Inquiry – Presentation of the final findings and recommendations

The new Memorandum of Agreement between Competition Commission and ICASA explained

On 29 August 2019, at the 13th Annual Competition Law, Economics and Policy Conference a signing ceremony was held for a new MoA between the...

by Jac Marais and Nalo Gungubele

The new Memorandum of Agreement between Competition Commission and ICASA explained

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...

Fight as a soldier, not a guerrilla – Unlawful competition

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...

by Lara Granville

Competition Amendment Bill signed into law

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...

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...

by Chris Charter

Sellers and buyers beware: Draft regulations on buyer power and price discrimination out for comment

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...

by Webber Wentzel

Draft Price Discrimination and Buyer Power Regulations published for comment

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...

by Ahmore Burger-Smidt

Knock knock knocking on jail’s door – Cartel conduct

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...

by Janice Galvad and Ramon Pereira

Phase I of South Africa’s IP Policy – What you need to know

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Competition Commission collects an international award

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Latest decisions by the Competition Commission

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,...

by Competition Commission South Africa

14 fresh produce market agents & the institute charged for price fixing

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...

by Jennifer Finnigan

Competition Code of Conduct for the automotive sector: Calls for submissions

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Krugerrand dealers no longer required to be association members

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Latest decisions by the Competition Commission

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...

by Competition Commission South Africa

Stuttaford Tender Collusion

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