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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. 


IN TOUCH WITH THE TRENDS 
Pace Valves is no stranger to developments in valve automation
Pandemic prompts supplier’s tech aspirations
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial valves supplier Process and Allied Contracting Equipment (Pace Valves) plans to embrace the technological developments that will be prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa to... 


Commission refers face mask pricing cases to Tribunal for prosecution
13th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Commission has referred cases against two major protective face mask suppliers to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution.   Sicuro Safety and Hennox Supplies are said to have... 


James Hodge
Commission warns retailers they'll have to substantiate reasons for cost increases
8th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Firms and retailers that are found to increase prices during the Covid-19 pandemic will need to substantiate why this is the case when approached by the Competition Commission, according to the... 


Commission welcomes R11m agreement for face mask price inflation
6th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Commission has welcomed the Competition Tribunal’s decision to confirm, as an order, an R11-million consent agreement with a distributor of face masks and personal protection gear.... 


NO FUSS WHATSOEVER 
i-G3n offers standard solutions that it can also tailor to suit the specific needs of every client
Incentives needed to aid local energy tech
1st May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While there is an increased focus on local content across several South African industries, government could do more in terms of incentivising local manufacturing, says energy solutions company... 


PPE supplier agrees to pay R6m fine, R5m Solidarity Fund contribution
29th April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Tribunal is reviewing a consent agreement referred to it by the Competition Commission against a distributor of face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) that it said had... 


Hardware store ordered to refund buyers after excessive mark-up on gloves
24th April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Tribunal has ordered a Gauteng hardware store to refund customers following an overcharge of surgical gloves during the Covid-19 lockdown period. The store, Main Hardware, must... 


Pharmacy receives R25 000 excessive pricing penalty
20th April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Boksburg-based Centrum Pharmacy, in Gauteng, has been ordered by the Competition Tribunal to donate hand sanitisers, surgical gloves and face masks to the value of R25 000 to two old aged homes in... 


Commission refers first essential goods excessive pricing case to tribunal
15th April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Commission has referred its first case of alleged inflated pricing of essential goods to the Competition Tribunal. The case was filed by complainants on March 24 and the tribunal... 


Tribunal to conduct excessive pricing hearings through audio, video conferencing
6th April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel last month issued regulations prohibiting firms from charging an excessive prices for specified foods and services necessary to minimise... 


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