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Competition Law [2023] ZACT 72

Competition Commission of South Africa v Spar Group Limited (CO077Aug23)

Competition Commission of South Africa v Spar Group Limited (CO077Aug23) [2023] ZACT 72 (19 December 2023)

The Tribunal confirmed a consent agreement settling grocery retail market-inquiry complaints against Spar Group Limited, including exclusivity concerns in lease agreements.

  • Exclusive Lease Agreements
  • Market Inquiry
  • Buyer Power
  • Retail Sector Regulation
  • Remedial Actions
  • Small Business Participation
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Competition Law [2023] ZACT 61

Mlonzi and Another v Eskom Holdings Soc Limited and Another (IR1360CT22)

Mlonzi and Another v Eskom Holdings Soc Limited and Another (IR1360CT22) [2023] ZACT 61; [2024] 1 CPLR 2 (CT) (2 August 2023)

The Tribunal dismissed an interim relief application against Eskom’s supplier de-registration of Econ Oil, finding no prima facie abuse of dominance or balance of convenience.

  • Abuse Of Dominance
  • Exclusionary Conduct
  • Buyer Power
  • Interim Relief
  • Administrative Action
  • Competition-law
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Competition Law [2015] ZACT 135

Real Beverage Company (Pty) Ltd v DairyBelle (Pty) Ltd's Yoghurt and Ultra High Temperature Milk Businesses (018879)

Real Beverage Company (Pty) Ltd v DairyBelle (Pty) Ltd's Yoghurt and Ultra High Temperature Milk Businesses (018879) [2015] ZACT 135; [2016] 1 CPLR 289 (CT) (19 January 2015)

The Competition Tribunal conditionally approved Clover’s acquisition of DairyBelle’s yoghurt and UHT milk businesses, imposing supply and employment conditions.

  • Merger Control
  • Public Interest Employment
  • Market Definition
  • Buyer Power
  • Horizontal Overlap
  • Failing Firm Defence
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Competition Law [2012] ZACT 8

Opiconsivia Trading 99 (Pty) Ltd v The Fruitspot Group (55/LM/Jul11)

Opiconsivia Trading 99 (Pty) Ltd v The Fruitspot Group (55/LM/Jul11) [2012] ZACT 8 (30 January 2012)

The Tribunal approved Massmart’s acquisition of Fruitspot, subject to a condition requiring continued supply to certain customers outside Gauteng for two years.

  • Merger Control
  • Input Foreclosure
  • Market Definition
  • Public Interest
  • Barriers To Entry
  • Buyer Power
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Competition Law [2010] ZACT 17

Reunert Ltd v Siemens Enterprise Communications (Pty) Ltd (60/LM/Aug09)

Reunert Ltd v Siemens Enterprise Communications (Pty) Ltd (60/LM/Aug09) [2010] ZACT 17; [2010] 1 CPLR 162 (CT) (2 March 2010)

The Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved Reunert’s acquisition of Siemens Enterprise Communications, finding no substantial lessening of competition or public interest concerns.

  • Merger Control
  • Market Definition
  • Vertical Relationships
  • Public Interest
  • Buyer Power
  • Merger-control
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Competition Law [2009] ZACT 39

Federated Timbers (Pty) Ltd t/a Builders Trade Depot v KBS Building Supplies CC and Others (21/LM/Feb09)

Federated Timbers (Pty) Ltd t/a Builders Trade Depot v KBS Building Supplies CC and Others (21/LM/Feb09) [2009] ZACT 39 (5 June 2009)

The Competition Tribunal approved Federated Timbers’ acquisition of Buildrite businesses, finding no substantial lessening of competition and no significant public interest concerns.

  • Merger Control
  • Market Definition
  • Barriers To Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Public Interest
  • Merger-control
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Competition Law [2005] ZACT 82

Tiger Brands Ltd / Ashton Canning Company (Pty) Ltd / Newco and Langeberg Foods International Ashton Canning Company (Pty) Ltd (46/LM/May05)

Tiger Brands Ltd / Ashton Canning Company (Pty) Ltd / Newco and Langeberg Foods International Ashton Canning Company (Pty) Ltd (46/LM/May05) [2005] ZACT 82; [2006] 1 CPLR 370 (CT) (23 November 2005)

The Tribunal approved a merger in the canned fruit and puree markets, finding competition concerns in canned fruit but accepting merger-specific efficiencies, with employment conditions imposed.

  • Horizontal Merger
  • Market Definition
  • Efficiency Defence
  • Public Interest
  • Employment Effects
  • Buyer Power
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Competition Law [2005] ZACT 29

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited and Gold Fields Limited (93/LM/Nov04)

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited and Gold Fields Limited (93/LM/Nov04) [2005] ZACT 29; [2005] 2 CPLR 484 (CT) (18 May 2005)

The Tribunal approved Harmony’s takeover of Gold Fields subject to employment conditions and monitoring, finding no substantial competition harm and rejecting buyer-power and systemic-risk objections.

  • Large Merger Review
  • Public Interest Assessment
  • Employment Effects
  • Buyer Power
  • Market Definition
  • Efficiency Defence
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