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Former Eskom chief executive Andre de Ruyter. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg)

Eskom moving away from monopoly it has held for 99 years, De Ruyter says

Eskom’s unbundling is underway, with the transmission unit of the utility set to be operational in 2022 as a wholly owned subsidiary

Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly

Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime

‘South Africa’s retailers provide a perfect example of understanding how firms can entrench their market power to the detriment of overall development

Foster fair markets and tighten competition laws to achieve transformation

South Africa’s economy is dominated by monopoly capital — a reality that has to change if the country is to change and grow

Competition authorities’ cartel-busting pays off for SA

The break-up of industry cartels has had a profound impact on individuals and industries – but government needs to look outside the "fiscal space".

Exclusive control of the pipeline adds to the lack of competition

Gas regulation leaves users fuming

Large consumers say Nersa’s new price structure exacerbates Sasol’s monopoly.

Independent distributors have accused SAB Miller of discrimination.

Tribunal renews SAB’s tribulations

The brewer is once again facing claims of anticompetitive distribution practices.

Australia blocks Pick n Pay’s exit strategy

Australia’s competition watchdog has stopped South African grocer Pick n Pay’s sale of Franklins supermarket chain, to prevent creating a monopoly.

Monopoly snub threatens Milan’s honour

Milan’s rulers fear the city’s honour is under threat because of its likely failure to feature on a new version of the Monopoly board.