Media Releases

1. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 23 June 2026

2026-06-23

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Tironimus AG and Access World Group Holdings B.V.
Beech Hospitality S.à.r.l and Nedbank Ltd And Richland Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Sandton Treeway Centre (Pty) Ltd
Mercuria Energy Netherlands B.V. and the commodity trading business assets of Tata International Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

2. Merger Alert: SouthRock to acquire Jet Park letting enterprise following Competition Tribunal approval

2026-06-17

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

SouthRock Properties (Pty) Ltd and the letting enterprise conducted by SA Retail Properties (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

3. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves Pick n Pay Meadowlands acquisition, subject to employment-related conditions

2026-06-11

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd and Topaz Sky Trading 259 (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

4. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves Cape Town hotel property acquisition, subject to public interest conditions

2026-06-11

Type of matter

Large Merger

Parties involved

Moxy Hotels (Pty) Ltd and Granger Bay Development Hotel Section C/O The Granger (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

5. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves Remgro Healthcare Holdings’ acquisition of Mediclinic International, subject to employment-related conditions

2026-06-10

Type of matter

Large Merger

Parties involved

Remgro Healthcare Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Mediclinic International (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

6. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves Pareto acquisition of landmark Sandton property portfolio; and GEPF, Phatisa and WIPHOLD investment in agricultural sector

2026-05-25

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Pareto Ltd and ERF 569 Sandown Extension 38, Registration Division IR, Gauteng Province and the Associated Rental Business
Government Employee Pension Fund (represented by Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd), Hybrid SPV (Pty) Ltd, Wiphold Shelfco No.1 (Pty) Ltd and Zaad Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

7. Press Release: Competition Tribunal approves forestry merger with enhanced conditions after hearing

2026-05-19

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

8. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves Norfund transaction involving Nafasi Water Technologies; and Future Indefinite’s acquisition of mall in Sea Point

2026-05-18

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries and Nafasi Water Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Future Indefinite Investment 180 (Pty) Ltd and Permasolve Investments (Pty) Ltd in respect of the letting enterprise known as the Point Mall

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

9. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves forestry merger with conditions

2026-05-07

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Cape Forests Products (Pty) Ltd And MTO Forestry (Pty) Ltd and PG Bison Southern Cape (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

10. Merger Alert: Tribunal approval granted for Balxodox acquisition of industrial rental assets

2026-04-30

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Balxodox (Pty) Ltd and the rental enterprises known as the Courier Guy and Morgan Cargo Buildings held by King Air Industria (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

11. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves Fairfield Dairy acquisition of Ladismith Cheese with public interest conditions

2026-04-29

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Fairfield Dairy (Pty) Ltd and Ladismith Cheese Company (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

12. Press Release: Tribunal confirms settlement of alleged collusion by Gwalimba Construction in public sector collusive tendering case

2026-04-23

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

13. Press Release: Tribunal finds Elliott engaged in limited instances of cover quoting in furniture removal industry

2026-04-20

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

14. Merger Alert: Tribunal clears WBHO’s acquisition of solar project specialist, Zamori and approves AttBid / RMB Holdings transaction

2026-04-17

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd and Zamori 172 (Pty) Ltd
AttBid (Pty) Ltd and RMB Holdings Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

15. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves Super Group acquisition of Chery Omoda & Jaecoo dealership in Mbombela

2026-04-13

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Super Group Dealerships, a division of Super Group Trading (Pty) Ltd, and the business of Chery Omoda & Jaecoo Mbombela franchise within Stucky Motors Multi-Franchise (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

16. Merger Alert: Tribunal clears DHL acquisition of three logistics and support services firms and greenlights Shoprite’s acquisition of RA Cellular

2026-04-09

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

DHL Supply Chain (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd and Vital Distribution Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Staffing Logistics (Pty) Ltd and Vital Fleet (Pty) Ltd
Shoprite Financial Services Ltd and RA Cellular (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

17. Competition Tribunal approves real estate merger involving Johannesburg CBD buildings and industrial properties in Gauteng

2026-03-30

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Slip Knot Investments 777 (Pty) Ltd and The Johannesburg Land Company (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

18. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves Discovery’s acquisition of its own head office building, Discovery Place

2026-03-25

Type of matter

Large Merger

Parties involved

Discovery Propco (Pty) Lte and Growthpoint Properties Ltd And Growthpoint Properties Ltd and the trustees for the time being of the Truzen 114 Trust in respect of the property known as 1 Discovery Place

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

19. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves CFAO Mobility’s acquisition of NMI Isuzu Johannesburg

2026-03-19

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

CFAO Mobility (Pty) Ltd and the motor vehicle dealership business of NMI Durban South Motors (Pty) Ltd conducted under the name and style of NMI lsuzu Johannesburg

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

20. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Competition Tribunal - 10 March 2026

2026-03-10

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) and Anthem Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Main Street 2104 (Pty) Ltd (Mahlako) and Anthem Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Orient Victoria Capital Pte. Ltd and KP Partners (Pty) Ltd And King Price Financial Services (Pty) Ltd and Porcupine Union (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library