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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 ACT

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,…

  • Khwezi Mabasa, Busani Ngcaweni and Liberty Mncube
8 min read
South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.8% during the second quarter of 2025, following a marginal increase of 0.1% during the first quarter.
ABSA

Competition Competition has no evidence of rand manipulation, banks say

The commission says the case highlights the difficulty of prosecuting global and domestic cartels that exploit legal loopholes to delay proceedings

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
4 min read
Cecil John Rhodes epitomised the consolidation and expansion of white supremacy, corporate interests and state power.
AFRICAN REGIONAL INDABA

Put an end to four centuries of corporate plundering of Africa

Companies must be held accountable for their depredations before the next scramble for the continent under the guise of a green transition

  • Christopher Gevers
8 min read
Telkom said on Wednesday it had terminated discussions relating to Rain’s proposal for a potential acquisition for newly issued shares in Telkom.
COMPETITION APPEAL COURT

Telkom agrees to R449m fine for ‘abusing its dominance’

Telkom has settled with the Competition Commission and will pay an administrative penalty of R449-million handed down by the Competition Tribunal.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Court dismisses government’s Walmart appeal
COMPETITION APPEAL COURT

Lawyers rip into state’s Walmart merger appeal

The appeal for a review of the merger between US retailer Walmart and local company Massmart is groundless, say counsel for the merging firms.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
ARCELORMITTAL SA

Court sets aside tribunal decision on ArcelorMittal SA

The Competition Appeal Court has set aside a Competition Tribunal decision that ArcelorMittal SA charged too much for its flat steel products.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
ARTHUR CHASKALSON

Top SA Jews slam Gaza attack

The call is part of a growing demand by Palestinian sympathisers to investigate the role of South African Jews in the IDF.

  • Percy Zvomuya
  • Sello S Alcock
3 min read