Statement on the latest decisions by the Competition Commission – 8 September 2023

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Summary:

The Competition Commission has been actively involved in various activities and decisions throughout 2023. Some key highlights include:

engaging with stakeholders on the exchange of competitively sensitive information, online intermediation platforms, and buyer power provisions
releasing the final report for the Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry and presenting it to the public
recommending prohibition of the Vodacom/Maziv merger and conditional approval of the Takatso/SAA merger
prosecuting Sasol gas for excessive pricing of natural gas and signing a consent agreement with Unilever
supporting youth entrepreneurs through high-impact events and partnering with emerging farmers in the fresh produce market
making public statements on recent decisions and regularly updating stakeholders on ongoing inquiries and investigations

This summary provides an overview of the Commission's key activities and decisions from May 2023 to September 2023, highlighting its ongoing commitment to promoting competition and protecting consumers in South Africa.