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Competition Commission

Construction bigwigs deny World Cup stadium bid-rigging
Article
/ 13 November 2014

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.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Competition Commission moves to investigate car industry
Article
/ 13 October 2014

Competition Commission moves to investigate car industry

The Competition Commission is to investigate allegations of price fixing, market division and collusive tendering in the automotive industry.

By Sapa
Construction firms rat on rivals
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Construction firms rat on rivals

Work has slowed in the building sector and firms are turning on one another as the Hawks continue to investigate corruption in the industry.

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Right of reply: ‘Subterfuge’ letter was misquoted
Article
/ 6 February 2014

Right of reply: ‘Subterfuge’ letter was misquoted

Sacci chief executive Neren Rau says several sections of an article about the organisation were misrepresented, biased and erroneous.

By Staff Reporter
Sibanye Gold’s mine deal puts hold on retrenchments
Article
/ 5 February 2014

Sibanye Gold’s mine deal puts hold on retrenchments

The Competition Tribunal has ruled no retrenchments are allowed when Sibanye Gold acquires a majority stake in Gold One’s Cooke operations.

By Staff Reporter
Cheated clients to nail construction firms
Article
/ 29 November 2013

Cheated clients to nail construction firms

A total of 15 construction companies found guilty of collusion by the competition authorities.

By Thalia Holmes
Minister appoints acting Competition Commission head
Article
/ 20 October 2013

Minister appoints acting Competition Commission head

Following Competition Commission head Shan Ramburuth’s resignation, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has appointed Thembinkosi Bonakele.

By Sapa
Competition head denies resigning following porn scandal
Article
/ 20 October 2013

Competition head denies resigning following porn scandal

Following claims Shan Ramburuth spent thousands of state funds on porn, the Competition Commission head has denied resigning over the allegations.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
Sasol awaits fate in plastics probe
Article
/ 18 October 2013

Sasol awaits fate in plastics probe

‘Monopolistic conduct’ stopped others from competing globally, tribunal hears.

By Staff Reporter
Cell C lodges anti-competitive complaint against Vodacom, MTN
Article
/ 9 October 2013

Cell C lodges anti-competitive complaint against Vodacom, MTN

Cellphone operator Cell C has lodged a complaint with the Competition Commission against MTN and Vodacom for anti-competitive conduct.

By Staff Reporter
Commission blocks Van Schaik from acquiring Juta bookshops
Article
/ 4 September 2013

Commission blocks Van Schaik from acquiring Juta bookshops

The Competition Commission has refused permission for Van Schaik to purchase Juta as it would lessen competition in the academic book market.

By Staff Reporter
Aveng’s Roger Jardine quits after collusion investigation
Article
/ 21 August 2013

Aveng’s Roger Jardine quits after collusion investigation

Aveng chief executive Roger Jardine says he is stepping down following an investigation process which he found very taxing.

By Staff Reporter
SA towns seek R3.9bn reimbursement from 2010 World Cup builders
Article
/ 8 July 2013

SA towns seek R3.9bn reimbursement from 2010 World Cup builders

The SA Local Government Association has said it plans to claim as much as possible from construction companies that overcharged during the World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
Construction graft just tip of the rubble
Article
/ 28 June 2013

Construction graft just tip of the rubble

The commission’s limited prescription period means a lot of rot may have gone under the radar.

By Staff Reporter
Plastics pricing meltdown
Article
/ 17 May 2013

Plastics pricing meltdown

The Competition Commission and Sasol have been slugging it out over alleged price-fixing in the domestic market.

By Staff Reporter
Construction cartels verdict expected in June
Article
/ 23 April 2013

Construction cartels verdict expected in June

Construction cartels, guilty of collusive practices could learn their fate as early as June, the Construction Industry Development Board has told MPs.

By Sapa
Telkom agrees to R449m fine for ‘abusing its dominance’
Article
/ 17 April 2013

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.

By Staff Reporter
Glass companies to be probed for cartel behaviour
Article
/ 8 April 2013

Glass companies to be probed for cartel behaviour

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal investigate six companies in the glass sector for cartel behaviour.

By Staff Reporter
Competition Commission ready to wield a sharper axe
Article
/ 15 March 2013

Competition Commission ready to wield a sharper axe

The commission has now been given the power to conduct formal inquiries without having to wait for a complaint.

By Staff Reporter
Foodcorp fined R88.5-million for price-fixing
Article
/ 13 December 2012

Foodcorp fined R88.5-million for price-fixing

Foodcorp has been fined R88.5-million for price fixing and creating a cartel, according to the Competition Commission.

By Sapa
Diesel cartel case the first of many
Article
/ 9 November 2012

Diesel cartel case the first of many

The Competition Commission’s case against petrochemical producers for allegedly running a diesel cartel may be the beginning of the sector’s troubles.

By Lloyd Gedye
Big money sways Lady Justice
Article
/ 13 July 2012

Big money sways Lady Justice

The protection afforded by due process must be weighed against access to fair compensation, writes Kasturi Moodaliyar.

By Staff Reporter
Bargaining with independence
Article
/ 4 May 2012

Bargaining with independence

A new book by the former head of the Competition Tribunal David Lewis argues that the decision-making ability of competition heads has been destroyed.

By Kevin Davie
ConCourt victory for Competition Commission
Article
/ 12 April 2012

ConCourt victory for Competition Commission

A landmark judgment by the Constitutional Court has reinforced the powers of investigation of the Competition Commission.

By Lloyd Gedye
SAA agrees to R18.8-million price collusion settlement
Article
/ 26 March 2012

SAA agrees to R18.8-million price collusion settlement

The Competition Commission has finalised settlement agreements worth R44-million with SAA and Singapore Airlines for collusion ahead of the World Cup.

By Lisa Steyn
KZN’s Witness acquisition probed
Article
/ 23 March 2012

KZN’s Witness acquisition probed

Media24’s proposed purchase of KwaZulu-Natal’s <em>The Witness</em> is being scrutinised for anticompetitive effects by the Competition Commission.

By Lloyd Gedye
Court dismisses government’s Walmart appeal
Article
/ 9 March 2012

Court dismisses government’s Walmart appeal

The Competition Appeal Court has dismissed the state’s appeal against the Walmart-Massmart merger, but acknowledged legitimate concerns over the deal.

By Lloyd Gedye
Engen, Shell hit with major fines for price fixing
Article
/ 21 February 2012

Engen, Shell hit with major fines for price fixing

Oil companies Engen and Shell have been hit with large fines for bitumen price collusion, which has reportedly been in shortage.

By Deshnee Subramany
Unbundling of Telkom is only answer
Article
/ 17 February 2012

Unbundling of Telkom is only answer

Consumers have long suffered because of governments’ inaction over Telkom.

By Lloyd Gedye
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Article
/ 15 February 2012

Telkom faces the music: Fine could be crippling

The Competition Tribunal has been asked to fine Telkom R3.5-billion for excessive pricing, a number that could see the company go bust.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 14 February 2012

Tribunal hearing on Telkom draws to a close

The Competition Tribunal’s hearing on the Telkom case has adjourned for the day and will conclude on Wednesday, the tribunal says.

By Staff Reporter
Telkom back in the dock at tribunal hearing
Article
/ 13 February 2012

Telkom back in the dock at tribunal hearing

Telkom has come under fire as the Competition Commission hearing into its alleged anti-competitive conduct resumed for closing arguments.

By Lloyd Gedye
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