Competition Commission v Sotobe Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd (CO208Mar21) [2021] ZACT 89 (24 March 2021)
- Citation
- [2021] ZACT 89
- Status
- Order
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Court
- Competition Tribunal
- Panel
- E Daniels, Y Carrim, H Cheadle
- Case number
- CO208Mar21
More details
- Court
- Competition Tribunal
- Panel
- E Daniels, Y Carrim, H Cheadle
- Case number
- CO208Mar21
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Professional case brief
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01
Holding and result
The Tribunal confirms the consent agreement as it is in accordance with the provisions of the Competition Act, reflects a settlement between the parties, and there is no indication that the agreement is unlawful or contrary to the public interest. The confirmation brings finality to the matter and ensures compliance with competition law.
Court disposition
Consent agreement confirmed as an order of the Tribunal.
Orders
- The consent agreement between the Competition Commission and Sotobe Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd is confirmed as an order of the Tribunal.
02
Material facts
Parties
Competition Commission
ApplicantSotobe Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Consent Order / Final Determination
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the consent agreement between the Competition Commission and Sotobe Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd should be confirmed by the Tribunal.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The Competition Commission submits that the parties have reached a consent agreement addressing the alleged anti-competitive conduct and requests the Tribunal to confirm the agreement as an order.
- Respondent
- Sotobe Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd agrees to the terms of the consent agreement and does not oppose its confirmation by the Tribunal.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Section 49D, Competition Act 89 of 1998
Consent agreements may be confirmed by the Tribunal where parties have settled allegations of anti-competitive conduct, provided the agreement is lawful and in the public interest.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Tribunal confirms the consent agreement as it is in accordance with the provisions of the Competition Act, reflects a settlement between the parties, and there is no indication that the agreement is unlawful or contrary to the public interest. The confirmation brings finality to the matter and ensures compliance with competition law.
Obiter and limits
- Consent agreements are an important mechanism for resolving competition law disputes efficiently and without protracted litigation.
Court disposition
Consent agreement confirmed as an order of the Tribunal.
- The consent agreement between the Competition Commission and Sotobe Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd is confirmed as an order of the Tribunal.
Source and reliance status
Competition Tribunal
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Judgment text
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Competition Tribunal
Order
COMPETITION
TRIBUNAL REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Case No: CO208Mar21
In the matter between:
The Competition Commission
Applicant
And
Sotobe Media Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Respondent
Panel : E Daniels (Presiding Member) : Y Carrim (Tribunal Member) : H Cheadle (Tribunal Member)
Heard on : 24 March 2021
Decided on : 24 March 2021
CONSENT
AGREEMENT
The Tribunal hereby confirms the consent agreement as agreed to and proposed by the Competition Commission and Sotobe Media Holdings
(Pty) Ltd annexed hereto marked “A”. Presiding Member Mr Enver Daniels
Date: 24 March 2021
Presiding Member Mr Enver Daniels
Concurring: Ms Yasmin Carrim and Prof. Halton Cheadle
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