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Competition Tribunal publishes electronic format updated handbook on case law
26th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Tribunal has published its updated handbook on case law in electronic format on its website. The handbook is a guide to selected cases spanning two decades. 


CompCom launches online intermediation platform inquiry
19th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has launched its Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry that covers online markets that facilitate transactions between businesses and consumers for the sale of... 


Tribunal approves Premier's buyout of Mister Sweet, with conditions
6th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Tribunal has approved the acquisition by consumer goods manufacturer Premier of confectionery manufacturer Mister Sweet with the condition that it fill vacated nonexecutive roles... 


Firm to donate essential goods to charity, contribute to Solidarity Fund
15th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Personal protective clothing and safety equipment company Mine Africa Safety Solutions has agreed to donate essential goods to a charity and contribute to the Solidarity Fund, as part of the terms... 


Tribunal extends PepsiCo, Pioneer Food merger's empowerment condition by six months
8th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Tribunal has extended the compliance period for one of the conditions imposed on PepsiCo in March 2020, from 12 months, to 18 months. The conditions stem from a merger in which... 


Tribunal allows Intercape to participate in PRASA matter
30th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Tribunal has announced that bus transportation provider, Intercape Ferreira Mainliner, will be allowed, by agreement between Intercape and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa... 


Industry can grow with diverse solutions – institute
26th March 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The best growth scenario for the local sugar industry is to diversify its products to create multiple revenue streams, says research organisation the Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI)... 


Commission recommends approval of Stanlib Fund II's buyout of SCDA 3
18th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed transaction whereby Stanlib Fund II intends to acquire Solar Capital De Aar 3 (SCDA 3), without... 


Competition Commission publishes final automotive aftermarket guidelines
11th December 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Commission has issued its final Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket, which are now available on the commission’s website and which will take... 


A NEW HORIZON
The sugar master plan seeks to create a diversified and globally competitive, sustainable and transformed sugarcane-based value chain
Business restructuring anchors producer as sugar master plan gives hope
4th December 2020 By: Darren Parker

The business restructuring efforts of sugar producer Tongaat Hulett over the past few years have enabled it to enter the Covid-19 outbreak as a “leaner, fit-for-purpose organisation” better able to... 


ABUNDANT HARVEST
A large yield and constrained sugar milling capacity means that some sugar cane will not be processed this year
Tough times ahead despite better yields
4th December 2020 By: Darren Parker

Data gathered by the South African Canegrowers Association (SA Canegrowers) indicate that sugar cane crop yields in the current season are expected to be an improvement on those of the past year,... 


Tribunal confirms settlement agreement between PPC, commission
11th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement between Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) and the Competition Commission which, in effect, grants PPC final immunity from prosecution in... 


Govt's focus on online marketplaces is misplaced, says SBI
6th November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Small Business Institute (SBI) has asked the Competition Commission to exercise caution around online marketplace dominance. This follows after commissioner Tenbinkosi Bonakele told delegates... 


Covid-19 exacerbates competition challenges, but there is opportunity for improvement
3rd November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Although the Competition Commission has come a long way since 1998 in terms of investigating restrictive business practices, outgoing Competition Appeal Court judge Professor Dennis Davis and other... 


Commission grants short-term exemption to SASA and its members
28th October 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has granted the South African Sugar Association (SASA) and its members an exemption until June 31, 2021. The exemption has been granted subject to conditions to ensure... 


Phola communities allowed to intervene in Thabong, South32 coal merger; SAEF's application dismissed
21st October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed the South African Energy Forum’s (SAEF’s) application to intervene in proceedings regarding the proposed large merger between Thabong Coal and South32 South... 


Aberdare reaffirms commitment to competitive behaviour
Aberdare reaffirms commitment to competitive behaviour
21st October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aberdare Cables has reaffirmed its stance against anticompetitive behaviour in the manufacturing industry, including power cable manufacturing, saying it is an inhibitor to growth and needs to be... 


Tribunal confirms agreement between commission, industrial solvents distributor
9th October 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed, as an order, a consent agreement concluded between Durban-based distributor of industrial solvents Swift Chemicals and the Competition Commission in relation... 


Tribunal confirms consent agreement between commission, sprinkler system installer
6th October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Tribunal has approved a consent agreement between the Competition Commission and sprinkler system installer Eagle Fire Control, which admits that the company was involved in... 


Competition Tribunal dismisses case against I&J
7th September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Tribunal has dismissed a case of alleged cartel conduct against processed frozen foods company Irvin & Johnson (I&J) owing to a lack of evidence. The Competition Commission had... 


Japanese firm agrees to pay R3.8m penalty
25th August 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed, as an order, a consent agreement between the Competition Commission and Yazaki Corporation, incorporated under the company laws of Japan, in which Yazaki... 


Commission welcomes tribunal's approval of settlement with panel beating company
14th August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Commission has welcomed the Competition Tribunal's decision to confirm a settlement agreement between the commission and a Gauteng-based panel beating company, Eldan Auto Body, for... 


More German experts coming to help reactivate South African industry
14th August 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The German embassy in South Africa expects further technical experts from that country to arrive in South Africa, subject to the approval of the South African government. The first contingent of... 


Commission asks for maximum penalty against hygienic goods maker
22nd July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Commission has referred to the Competition Tribunal, for prosecution, Johannesburg-based wholesale distributor and manufacturer of medical productions, LevTrade International,... 


Tribunal confirms three more consent agreements related to excessive pricing
10th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed three more consent agreements relating to Covid-19 excessive pricing complaints. The Competition Commission had concluded the consent agreements with the... 


Cleaning company fined R250 000 following 2016 Sassa tender collusion
7th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Tribunal has, after requesting and receiving further submissions from involved parties, confirmed a consent agreement whereby corporate cleaning company Quintax Cleaning Services... 


ANDREW POOLE
Companies which take the risk and invest are more agile, more productive and better positioned to diversify and access new markets
Automation reduces costs, increases productivity
3rd July 2020 By: Darren Parker

With companies that invest in technology and automation showing signs of being more adaptable and strategically well positioned to take advantage of an inevitable upswing in the economy, local... 


Caprichem agrees to pay R600 000 for alleged excessive pricing
22nd June 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has applied to the Competition Tribunal for confirmation as an order a settlement agreement with Cape Town-based company Caprichem, which has agreed to pay a settlement... 


DIY PERSONIFIED 
Matus South Africa’s high-quality welding and plasma-cutting industrial and do-it-yourself machines all carry a two-year warranty
Welding range offers value for power tools wholesaler
19th June 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Power tools and hardware wholesaler Matus South Africa’s MatWeld range continues to be a big part of the company’s business, says Matus welding category manager Warren Pedlar. 


Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) competition director Andries le Grange
CDH says Comp Act focusing on SMEs, but says that larger firms also struggling
2nd June 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to complicate matters for various business, especially with the South African Competition Act now seemingly focusing on protecting smaller firms and... 


DECISIVE ACTION 
For the construction industry to thrive, opportunism will need to be dealt with immediately and decisively
Construction sector survival requires fresh approach
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The survival of the construction industry will depend on the willingness and ability of individuals and organisations to adapt to a new way of working, as well government’s commitment to address... 


MIKE BENFIELD 
The construction and steel sectors – including the larger manufacturing industry – are “hand-in-glove”
Pandemic, economic challenges to shape industry direction
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industry trends are likely to take a new direction because of the global Covid-19 pandemic and a severely constrained local economy, says steel and value-added steel products merchandiser and... 


CHRISTELLE BOWN 
It is important to address the difficulties caused by the onerous conditions prescribed when tendering for professional services
Pandemic heightens existing construction sector woes
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Challenges in the construction sector will continue to prevail if construction sites remain closed, owing to South Africa’s national lockdown, says Association of South African Quantity Surveyors... 


Competition Commission issues Price Discrimination and Buyer Power Guidelines
18th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Commission has issued the Price Discrimination and Buyer Power Guidelines, which are aimed at achieving more fairness for emerging entrepreneurs and small businesses. The objective... 


Tribunal approves four more consent agreements
15th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed four more consent agreements relating to Covid-19 excessive pricing complaints, that were concluded between the Competition Commission and various companies.... 


MAPPING THE WAY FORWARD 
RGR Technologies looks forward to slowly introducing three-dimensional printing into its processes to assist with the manufacture of valve parts
Local procurement lags in public, private sectors
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

A prevailing issue facing the valves sector is the “poor attitude” to local procurement in the public and private sectors, says valves manufacturer RGR Technologies commercial director Ross Hunter. 


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