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Competition Commission to look into complaint over Actom’s acquisition of SSPM

Afro-Map, which failed in its own bid to buy the transformer producer, filed the complaint, saying provisions of the Competition Act were flouted in the deal

The Competition Commission delivers its final Market Inquiry report to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau at the Sandton Hotel. Joined by Competition Commissioner Doris Tshepe and Deputy Commissioner James Hodge were in attendance.  – Photo:  The Competition Commission

Competition regulation is essential for inclusive growth

In ensuring that markets remain open for all, the Competition Commission’s work cultivates the right conditions for new and growing businesses, including black-owned businesses,…

South Africans could face rising living and borrowing costs after inflation accelerated to 4% in April, with economists warning that fuel-driven global price shocks — not domestic demand — are complicating the South African Reserve Bank’s interest rate outlook

Clients affected by insurance collusion can claim civil damages

Eight insurance firms are being probed over price-fixing allegations. Legally, clients can claim for damages but experts say they should not hold their breath

Discovery is part of the companies that have participated in collusive practices to fix prices and trading conditions in South Africa, according to the competition commission.
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The Competition Commission has eight insurance companies in its sights for collusion

The companies are BrightRock Life, Discovery, FMI (a division of Bidvest Life) Hollard, Momentum, Old Mutual Insure, Professional Provident Society and Sanlam

The acceptance of the Bill was put to a vote, which led to 83 votes no, 194 votes yes and no abstentions. The Bill will be sent to the National Council of Provinces for concurrence (David Harrison/M&G)

Competition Amendment Bill passed: What this means for your business

The Bill seeks to close loopholes in the current Competition Act, and define contraventions and uncompetitive conduct by companies more explicitly

On the eve of the DA’s federal congress being held in Tshwane

Bill raises fears for industrialists

Amendments will be challenged if they curtail the state’s ability to promote local manufacturing

Mouthing off: Most medical schemes ignore the advice that if they provide adequately for oral health

Why it’s time competition law was applied to sport in South Africa

The business of sport in South Africa is coming under the focus of the Competition Commission on concerns that some practices may be uncompetitive

To present the hard facts to its tribunal

Big money sways Lady Justice

The protection afforded by due process must be weighed against access to fair compensation, writes Kasturi Moodaliyar.

Recent comments by former Competition Tribunal chairperson David Lewis has attacked recent judgments made by the Competition Appeal Court.

Battle to firm up competition law

The battle to establish jurisprudence for competition law is becoming heated as the legal fraternity and the competition authorities face off.

Competition commissioner Shan Ramburuth’s leadership has been criticised by his deputy.

Competition authority in executive row

A leadership tussle in the Competition Commission has led to a preliminary inquiry by the department of economic developmentm, writes Lloyd Gedye.

Media24-Witness merger has onerous small print

The strict conditions applied to Media24’s acquisition of The Witness by the Competition Tribunal reinforces concerns about the deal.

Oceana chief executive Francois Kuttel has admitted that the company had infringed the Competition Act.

Oceana tries to wiggle off the hook

Oceana’s claim that consumers were not harmed in anticompetitive practices rings hollow, writes Lloyd Gedye.

A cracker under Sasol

With five key divisions of Sasol under investigation by competition authorities in SA and abroad, its senior management is in the firing line.

Tribunal warns Altech’s CEO Craig Venter

The Competition Tribunal has written to Altech CEO Craig Venter demanding that he retract a statement made to a newspaper.