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Competition Law [2022] ZACT 22

Foschini Group Limited v Tapestry Home Brands (Pty) Ltd (LM192Mar22)

Foschini Group Limited v Tapestry Home Brands (Pty) Ltd (LM192Mar22) [2022] ZACT 22; [2022] 2 CPLR 37 (CT) (24 August 2022)

The Competition Tribunal conditionally approved TFG’s acquisition of Tapestry, finding no substantial competition harm and imposing employment and expansion conditions.

  • Merger Control
  • Vertical And Horizontal Effects
  • Public Interest Conditions
  • Employment Effects
  • B Bbbee Shareholding
  • Market Definition
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Competition Law [2022] ZACT 66

Swanvest 120 Proprietary Limited v Indwe Broker Holdings Proprietary Limited (LM120Nov21)

Swanvest 120 Proprietary Limited v Indwe Broker Holdings Proprietary Limited (LM120Nov21) [2022] ZACT 66; [2022] 1 CPLR 14 (CT) (12 May 2022)

The Competition Tribunal conditionally approved Swanvest’s acquisition of additional shares in Indwe, finding no substantial competition harm and addressing public-interest concerns with conditions.

  • Large Merger Review
  • Vertical And Horizontal Effects
  • Public Interest Commitments
  • Short Term Insurance Market
  • Spread Of Ownership
  • Employment Effects
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Competition Law [2016] ZACT 90

Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v The retail business carried on by Netcare Pharmacies 2 (Pty) within Medicross Clinics and Another (LM055Jul16)

Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd v The retail business carried on by Netcare Pharmacies 2 (Pty) within Medicross Clinics and Another (LM055Jul16) [2016] ZACT 90; [2016] 2 CPLR 813 (CT) (9 December 2016)

The Tribunal conditionally approved Clicks' merger with two Netcare pharmacy businesses, finding no substantial lessening of competition and accepting conditions on confidentiality, employment, and training.

  • Merger Control
  • Retail Pharmacy Market
  • Vertical And Horizontal Effects
  • Public Interest Conditions
  • Employment Protection
  • Merger-control
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Competition Law [2016] ZACT 27

Cell C Service Provider Company (Pty) Ltd v Altech Autopage, A Division of Altron TMT (Pty) Ltd (LM117Aug15)

Cell C Service Provider Company (Pty) Ltd v Altech Autopage, A Division of Altron TMT (Pty) Ltd (LM117Aug15) [2016] ZACT 27; [2016] 1 CPLR 165 (CT) (30 March 2016)

The Competition Tribunal conditionally approved Cell C’s purchase of Altech Autopage’s Cell C subscriber base, finding limited competition concerns but significant employment effects.

  • Merger Control
  • Vertical And Horizontal Effects
  • Public Interest Employment
  • Service Provider Channel
  • Input And Customer Foreclosure
  • Merger-control
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Competition Law [2013] ZACT 105

CA Sales Holdings (Pty) Ltd v SMC Brands SA (Pty) Ltd (017715)

CA Sales Holdings (Pty) Ltd v SMC Brands SA (Pty) Ltd (017715) [2013] ZACT 105 (29 October 2013)

The Competition Tribunal conditionally approved CA Sales Holdings’ acquisition of SMC Brands SA, requiring re-notification if the call option is exercised after 31 October 2014.

  • Large Merger
  • Conditional Approval
  • Sole Control
  • Call Option
  • Public Interest
  • Vertical And Horizontal Effects
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Competition Law [2009] ZACT 17

Mobile Telephone Networks Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Verizon South Africa (Pty) Ltd (81/LM/Jul08)

Mobile Telephone Networks Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Verizon South Africa (Pty) Ltd (81/LM/Jul08) [2009] ZACT 17; [2009] 1 CPLR 177 (CT) (6 March 2009)

The Tribunal approved MTN’s acquisition of Verizon South Africa unconditionally, finding no substantial lessening of competition, foreclosure, or public interest concern.

  • Merger Control
  • Vertical And Horizontal Effects
  • Market Definition
  • Barriers To Entry
  • Bundling And Foreclosure
  • Voice Over Internet Protocol
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Competition Law [2003] ZACT 45

Anglo American Holdings Ltd and Kumba Resources Ltd / Industrial Development Corporation (intervening) (46/LM/Jun02)

Anglo American Holdings Ltd and Kumba Resources Ltd / Industrial Development Corporation (intervening) (46/LM/Jun02) [2003] ZACT 45 (4 September 2003)

The Tribunal approved Anglo American’s merger with Kumba, finding acquisition of control, no substantial competition harm, and no public-interest bar, subject to a directorship condition.

  • Merger Control
  • Public Interest Evaluation
  • Acquisition Of Control
  • Empowerment
  • Vertical And Horizontal Effects
  • Merger-control
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