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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

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.

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

Staging a protest: A demonstration by members of the South African Guild of Actors over their rights

Acting up for fair pay bears fruit

SA actors get a reprieve from the Competition Commission to ensure fair pay and practice

Vodacom demonstrates that anchoring identity in the physical world still matters. Photo: File

Trade, industry and competition department sells out to telecoms big business

Last year, the Competition Tribunal prohibited Vodacom’s purchase of a stake in Remgro’s fibre businesses — Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA). But then, South Africa’s minister…

The national carrier emerged from business rescue in 2021 and  reported its first profit in more than a decade

Competition Tribunal approves Takatso Consortium takeover of SAA

Takatso will now own 51% of the national flag carrier while the government becomes the minority shareholder with 49% ownership

Consumers are angry that the government is treating them like a cash cow instead of fighting corruption and improving its fiscal discipline. File photo by Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images

More vibrant competition ahead as retailers to phase out lease deals

Long-term leases, which have muscled out the smaller retailers, are being phased out

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Competition authority gives thumbs up to SAA-Takatso deal

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed merger between Takatso and South African Airways with conditions

Massmart should ditch Game, say analysts

Massmart will not be profitable as long as it keeps Game, analysts say

Walmart bought Massmart in 2011 and over the past 10 years the share price of the group has decreased by 80%.

Competition Commission wants Facebook, WhatsApp prosecuted for market abuse

The commission has asked the Competition Tribunal to impose a maximum penalty against Meta Platforms

Big bucks: JP Morgan Chase & Co is among 23 global banks accused of manipulating the rand. (Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Another hurdle in competition commission’s forex case

Banks argue the Competition Tribunal has no power to call out foreign firms on cartel conduct

The Competition Tribunal has heard that executives of Lafarge called the managing director of its South African subsidiary to Paris after its market share dropped and told him to set up a cartel. (Balint Porneczi/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

How the cement cartel was built

Major international companies have been implicated in the collusion

The competition tribunal hearings were contested by Lonmin’s largest trade union, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union over the possibility of job losses. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Sibanye-Lonmin deal one step closer, moratorium on job cuts

The South African Competition Tribunal approved Sibanye’s acquisition of Lonmin subject to agreed conditions between the two companies

A Barclays Plc bank branch in Chadwell Heath

Banks seek settlement — and also challenge collusion claims

"Earlier this year, the commission brought a case against 17 major local and international financial institutions for collusion"

Citibank admitted that it had manipulated foreign exchange trades between September 2007 and October 2013.

Competition Tribunal agrees to Citibank R70m settlement for its role in forex cartel

​The bank is the first of 18 banks accused of involvement in a foreign exchange cartel to reach an agreement with the tribunal.

The commission is seeking an order from the tribunal to declare that the banks contravened the Competition Act. (Reuters)

Banks bust: ‘Price-rigging’ fine would be enough to wipe out SA’s budget deficit

If all 17 institutions are penalised, the country’s R140‑billion budget deficit could be wiped out in one fell swoop.

The four major construction companies are confident that the Competition Tribunal will clear them of charges of collusion and anti-competitive conduct.

Construction bigwigs deny World Cup stadium bid-rigging

The Competition Commission is confident that the construction companies have a case to answer for World Cup stadium bid-rigging, despite their denial.

The union sent a strike notice to the energy and chemical company early last week, but did not at the time say when the strike would start. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

Sasol and state go head to head

The chemical firm’s appeal against a Competition Tribunal decision could be the catalyst for government to wield the big stick over pricing.

Fight to net sea lion’s share of pilchard market heats up

Oceana asks the Competition Tribunal to overturn a decision by the commission.

Apart from supply and demand dynamics, local manufacturers are also subject to rigorous regulations, including environmental impact assessments, strict quality controls, and labour and employment regulations. (AFP)

PPC grows its local capacity after acquiring Safika

PPC says its acquisition of Safika Cement Holdings has been approved by the Competition Tribunal, which will add to the growth of its SA footprint.

Sapa

Newspaper skirmish draws blood

Media24 says killing off a rival in the Free State using predatory price-cutting wasn’t its main goal.