Media Releases

1. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal: Wednesday 15 May 2019

2019-05-15

Type of matter

Large merger
Consent agreement
Consent agreement
Settlement agreement
Settlement agreement
Exception application

Parties involved

Capitec Bank Ltd And Mercantile Bank Holdings Ltd
Competition Commission And Greensweep Consortium (Pty) Ltd
Competition Commission And Crown Relocations (Pty) Ltd
Competition Commission And J and H Furniture Removals (Pty) Ltd
Competition Commission And Majorshelf 35 (Pty) Ltd
Invensys PLC; Schneider Electric Systems (UK) Ltd; Eurotherm Ltd And Protea Automation Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions.
Confirmed as an order of the Tribunal
Confirmed as an order of the Tribunal
Matter stands down
Matter stands down
Matter postponed

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. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal: Thursday 09 May 2019

2019-05-09

Type of matter

Large merger
Consent agreement
Consent agreement

Parties involved

New Holdco (Pty) Ltd And Edgars Consolidated Stores Ltd
Competition Commission And Cables for Africa CC
Competition Commission And Freefall Trading1071 CC t/a Indlovu Enterprises

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Made an order of the Tribunal
Made an order of the Tribunal

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. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal: Wednesday 02 May 2019

2019-05-02

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Old Mutual Life And AE-AMD Independent Power Producer 3 (RF) (Pty) Ltd and AE-AMD Independent Power Producer 1 (RF) (Pty) Ltd
Zalorno B.V Ltd And Blue Falcon 222 Trading (RF) (Pty) Ltd
AFHCO Consortium 2 (Pty) Ltd And Menlyn East End Developments (Pty) Ltd in Respect of Menlyn East Development

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

4. Tribunal approves CIVH, Vumatel merger with conditions

2019-04-30

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

5. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal: Wednesday 24 April 2019

2019-04-25

Type of matter

Access to confidential information
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Klein Karoo International (Pty) Ltd; Mosstrich (Pty) Ltd; Cape Karoo (Pty) Ltd (previously Ostrich Skins (Pty) Ltd) And EES Millenery (Pty) Ltd and others
K2012150042 South Africa (Pty) Ltd And Wanooka Properties (Pty) Ltd
Senwesbel Ltd (Also The Senwes Group) And KLK Landbou Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Access to confidential information granted
Approved without conditions
Decision pending

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. Tribunal approves IDC, Celrose merger

2019-04-12

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

7. Tribunal dismisses collusive tendering case against WBHO

2019-04-11

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. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal: Wednesday, 10 April 2019

2019-04-10

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Mercuria Energy Group Ltd And Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc
Balwin Rentals (Pty) Ltd And Residential Units in The Greenpark Development; The Greenlee Development; and The Greencreek Development

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. Tribunal dismisses Commission's bid to amend complaint referral in Sanral tender collusion case

2019-04-09

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

10. Tribunal approves international transaction in grain commodities and pulse seeds market

2019-04-08

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. Commission not permitted to submit late, revised trial bundle in market division case

2019-04-08

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

12. VKB merger with Free State fertilizer company approved

2019-03-27

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. Glencore South Africa Oil Investment and Chevron South Africa merger approved

2019-03-15

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. Tribunal confirms settlement of 13th maize company involved in cartel

2019-03-13

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

15. Tribunal confirms another settlement in football agents' matter

2019-02-22

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

16. Tribunal confirms power cable company’s settlement and R1.3 million fine for price fixing, collusive tendering in Eskom tenders

2019-02-06

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

17. Unilever’s application for immunity cannot be used as evidence against it

2019-02-04

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 prohibits merger between two largest steel drum manufacturers in SA

2019-01-31

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. Tribunal prohibits potential Mediclinic hospital merger in North West

2019-01-30

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

20. Tribunal fines Computicket R20-million for abuse of dominance

2019-01-21

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