South Africa needs a robust economic policy agenda to make it more open, productive and inclusive
Dstv, Media 24, Mail and Guardian, SABC, Primedia among those fingered
South Africa’s idea of radical economic transformation needs to break up monopolies and make space for emerging small to medium sized players
The price tag on pupils’ outfits has parents up in arms but the suppliers say they’re short-changed
South Africa’s economy is dominated by monopoly capital — a reality that has to change if the country is to change and grow
The ticketing service bullied vendors into signing exclusivity pacts, the Competition Tribunal hears
A statement released by the Competition Commission, SAFIA and its members "agreed to charge soccer players and coaches a standard 10% commission fee".
The communications company, with its four year agreement with the Treasury, is being touted as "abuse of dominance".
The transport sector probe is to look at the Gautrain, Uber, buses and trains.
The commission is expected to cast its net wider than before and look into new sectors.
Populists lift their middle finger to a 100-year fight for rights to freedom, equality and, yes, land.
In SA, at worst, they will lose their jobs. But things will get ugly if Uncle Sam goes after them.
Nationalisation would leave people at the mercy of a government that has already proven to be self-serving and intent on growing personal wealth.
If all 17 institutions are penalised, the country’s R140‑billion budget deficit could be wiped out in one fell swoop.
Beyond the language of price-fixing and collusion, this type of behaviour by bankers amounts to taking food off the tables of South Africans.
Critics say it drives up prices; it says it brings them down. The M&G takes a closer look.
The Competition Commission has released draft proposals for changes in the liquid petroleum gas industry that should bring down prices.
Prescribed minimum benefits dominated the public hearings at the start of the Competition Commission’s inquiry into the private healthcare market.
The break-up of industry cartels has had a profound impact on individuals and industries – but government needs to look outside the "fiscal space".
The Competition Commission inquiry into the grocery retail sector goes beyond exclusive property clauses.
The Reserve Bank hasn’t found any untoward activity in a review of foreign exchange trading, but the Competition Commission is investigating.
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The Competition Commission is confident that the construction companies have a case to answer for World Cup stadium bid-rigging, despite their denial.
The Competition Commission is to investigate allegations of price fixing, market division and collusive tendering in the automotive industry.
Work has slowed in the building sector and firms are turning on one another as the Hawks continue to investigate corruption in the industry.
Sacci chief executive Neren Rau says several sections of an article about the organisation were misrepresented, biased and erroneous.
The Competition Tribunal has ruled no retrenchments are allowed when Sibanye Gold acquires a majority stake in Gold One’s Cooke operations.
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A total of 15 construction companies found guilty of collusion by the competition authorities.
Following Competition Commission head Shan Ramburuth’s resignation, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has appointed Thembinkosi Bonakele.
Following claims Shan Ramburuth spent thousands of state funds on porn, the Competition Commission head has denied resigning over the allegations.
‘Monopolistic conduct’ stopped others from competing globally, tribunal hears.
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Cellphone operator Cell C has lodged a complaint with the Competition Commission against MTN and Vodacom for anti-competitive conduct.
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The Competition Commission has refused permission for Van Schaik to purchase Juta as it would lessen competition in the academic book market.
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