Articles about Competition Commission

MultiChoice, Canal+ merger deal passes CompCom hurdle

The proposed transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any market, says the Competition Commission.

CompCom gets extension to finalise digital platforms market inquiry

Minister Parks Tau extends the period for completion of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry and the final report by four months, setting the new deadline for 22 August.

Takeover Regulation Panel scuppers Novus’s Mustek bid

The print, publishing and packaging manufacturing firm is directed to publish a revised firm intention for Mustek within 20 business days.

Tribunal conditionally approves Novus-Mustek merger deal

The tribunal approves the proposed merger, subject to employment-related public interest conditions.

Date set for Vodacom, Maziv appeal over blocked R14bn merger

The Competition Appeal Court informs Vodacom and Remgro that hearing dates have been reserved for 22 to 24 July.

Green light for Novus deal to buy Mustek

The Competition Commission recommends the tribunal approves the proposed transaction whereby Novus intends to acquire Mustek.

CompCom accuses X, Facebook of amplifying misinformation

X and Meta must introduce a level of liability for promoting misinformation and disinformation on their platforms, says the Competition Commission.

Google denies wrongdoing, disputes R500m compensation

The internet search giant disagrees with the Competition Commission’s claim that it has taken disproportionate value from South African publishers.

CompCom wants Google to pay SA’s news media R500m

The Competition Commission says Google must compensate the local news media up to R500 million annually for the imbalance in shared value.

Minister Tau challenges blocking of R14bn Vodacom-Maziv deal

Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau appeals the prohibition of the merger of mobile operator Vodacom and fibre infrastructure firm Maziv.

MultiChoice engages ICASA on R30bn Canal+ takeover

The firm ensures the telecoms regulator is kept abreast of the progress of the multibillion-rand transaction.

Minister awaits tribunal’s reasons to prohibit Vodacom-Maziv deal

Once the tribunal’s full reasoning is available, the DTIC will assess and advise on the next steps in line with the Competition Act.