Media Releases

1. Merger Alert: outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 12 December 2022

2022-12-12

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Daimler Truck Holding AG and part of the commercial vans business of Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd and Pick n Pay Douglasdale Family Supermarket & Liquor Store

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

2. Tribunal conditionally approves Shoprite’s acquisition of certain Massmart owned stores

2022-12-09

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

3. Tribunal approves Clover’s acquisition of Milk Procurement Business, subject to public interest conditions

2022-12-06

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

4. Merger Alert: Old Mutual Insure Limited And Genric Insurance Company Limited

2022-11-25

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Old Mutual Insure Limited And Genric Insurance Company Limited

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

5. Hearing Alert: Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd v Competition Commission of South Africa

2022-11-24

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

6. Merger Alert: Foodcorp (Pty) Ltd And Sunshine Bakery Holdings (Pty) Ltd

2022-11-24

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Foodcorp (Pty) Ltd And Sunshine Bakery Holdings (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

7. Merger Alert: Karan Beef Feedlot and Karan Beef (Pty) Ltd And SK Caine Farming, Caine Farming (Pty) Ltd and Triple A Meat (Pty) Ltd

2022-11-21

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Karan Beef Feedlot and Karan Beef (Pty) Ltd And SK Caine Farming, Caine Farming (Pty) Ltd and Triple A Meat (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

8. Merger Alert: Infinity Renewable Energy B.V. And Actis Sky B.V. and Lekela Power B.V.

2022-11-18

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

9. Media firm pays R1.3m for price fixing in advertising - Tribunal confirms settlement

2022-11-17

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

10. Merger Alert: Implats, RBPlat proposed merger gets green light from Competition Tribunal

2022-11-16

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

11. Merger Alert: Vukile Property Fund Limited And Pan Africa Shopping Centre

2022-11-10

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Vukile Property Fund Limited And Pan Africa Shopping Centre

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

12. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 4 November 2022

2022-11-04

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Retail Logistics Fund (RF) (Pty) Ltd And Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd in respect of the rental enterprises known as Canelands and Wells Estate
Redefine Properties Ltd And VDMV Brackengate 2 (Pty) Ltd In Respect of a Share in the Property Letting Enterprise Known as Massmart Brackengate
Masingita Property Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd And Italite Investments (Pty) Ltd
SPE Mid-Market Fund I Partnership (represented by the general partner, SPE Mid-Market Fund I General Partner Proprietary Limited) And K2022654763 (South Africa) Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
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

13. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 20 October 2022

2022-10-20

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Motus Group Ltd And Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd
KZN Pension House (Pty) Ltd And Vividend Income Fund Limited in Respect of the Letting Enterprise Known as SARS Durban
Royale Energy (Pty) Ltd And Fuelex (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
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

14. Merger Alert: Emira Property Fund Ltd And Transcend Residential Property Fund

2022-10-07

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Emira Property Fund Ltd And Transcend Residential Property Fund

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

15. Merger Alert: outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 4 October 2022

2022-10-04

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Community Property Company (Pty) Ltd And Luvon Investments (Pty) Ltd, Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and Falcon Forest Trading 89 (Pty) Ltd in Respect of Property Situated at the Corner of the N4 and Matthews Phosa Street, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga (Known as KG Mall)
K2022451328 (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd And Preference Capital (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

16. Merger Alert: ZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd And Shock Proof Investments 202 (Pty) Ltd

2022-09-30

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

ZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd And Shock Proof Investments 202 (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

17. Tribunal refers Commission’s decision back to it for reconsideration in matter involving Caxton, Mpact merger filing

2022-09-23

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

18. Tribunal releases public reasons for approving Foschini, Tapestry merger

2022-09-23

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

19. Merger Alert: outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 23 September 2022

2022-09-23

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

African Bank Limited And Grindrod Financial Holdings Limited
Berkshire Hathaway Inc And Alleghany Corporation
Glacier Financial Solutions (Pty) Ltd And the Absa LISP business

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
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. Tribunal grants Sekunjalo Group interim relief – interdicts closure of bank accounts, orders closed bank accounts to be reopened

2022-09-16

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