Media Releases

1. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal – 13 July 2023

2023-07-13

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Kalander Ekwiteit (Pty) Ltd And Potwil (Pty) Ltd, Pottwee (Pty) Ltd, Potdrie (Pty) Ltd, Potvier (Pty) Ltd
Sun Valley Investments (Pty) Ltd And the property and shopping centre known as Sun Valley Mall

Tribunal Decision

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

2. Tribunal partially grants variation to Shoprite consent agreement on long-term exclusive lease agreements - dismisses majority of amendments sought

2023-07-12

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

3. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal – 4 July 2023

2023-07-04

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Old Mutual Funeral Services (Pty) Ltd And Two Mountains Underwriters (Pty) Ltd, Two Mountains Burial Services (Pty) Ltd and Two Mountains Financial Services (Pty) Ltd
AFHCO Holdings (Pty) Ltd And Indluplace Properties Ltd

Tribunal Decision

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

4. Merger Alert: Anchorage Merger Sub. Inc And Activision Blizzard Inc

2023-07-03

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Anchorage Merger Sub. Inc And Activision Blizzard Inc

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. Tribunal dismisses price fixing cartel case against five LPG firms

2023-06-30

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

6. Tribunal confirms Cape Gate settlement agreement in long steel cartel case

2023-06-28

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. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal – 27 June 2023

2023-06-27

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Twin City Trading 2 (Pty) Ltd and the commercial letting enterprise conducted by Castle Gate (Pty) Ltd and the commercial letting enterprise conducted by the Club Retail Park (Pty) Ltd
Investec Property Fund Ltd, Investec Ltd And Investec Property; And Investec Property Fund (in respect of 2 office properties known as Investec Pretoria and Investec Durban), Investec and Investec Property (in respect of the SA Manco Internalisation)

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

8. Tribunal dismisses case of alleged collusion in 2015 Eskom tender after finding that the implicated firms were not competitors

2023-06-22

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

9. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 22 June 2023

2023-06-22

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Flanagan and Gerard Frontiers (Pty) Ltd and Vukile Property Fund Ltd And Mthatha Mall (Pty) Ltd in Respect of the Rental Enterprise known as BT NGEBS City
Capitec Bank Ltd and SPEAR REIT Ltd on behalf of the immovable property and rental enterprise known as the “Liberty Life Office Building
EMIF II Investment (Pty) Ltd and Vector Logistics (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with 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

10. Merger Alert: Commercial Cold Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Sequence Logistics Holdings (Pty) Ltd

2023-06-09

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Commercial Cold Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Sequence Logistics 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

11. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 8 June 2023

2023-06-08

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

CFAO Motors (Pty) Ltd And William Simpson Cars (Pty) Ltd
K2023647843 (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd And Danny’s Auto Body Parts (Pty) Ltd; Danny’s Auto Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Reunert ICT Holdings (Pty) Ltd And IQ Business (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with 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

12. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal – 2 June 2023

2023-06-02

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Clicks Investments (Pty) Ltd And Sorbet Holdings (Pty) Ltd
K2023645019 (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd A SPV Controlled by RMB Ventures Eight (Pty) Ltd and Bopa Moruo Fund 2 (Pty) Ltd And Aurex Holdings (RF) (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with 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

13. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 31 May 2023

2023-05-31

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Pioneer Foods (Pty) ltd And Future Life Health Products (Pty) Ltd
VCAP1 Alliances (Pty) Ltd And Virtual Payment Solutions (Pty) Ltd and Switchone (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

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

14. Tribunal confirms consent agreement in which solar energy firm agrees to pay a penalty after being accused of tender collusion

2023-05-30

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

15. Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 29 May 2023

2023-05-29

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd and ARC Financial Services Investments (Pty) Ltd And Capital Legacy Solutions (Pty) Ltd
ARC Financial Services Investments (Pty) Ltd And Capital Legacy Solutions (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: K2022877768 (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd And SANTS Private Higher Education Institution (Pty) Ltd

2023-05-23

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

K2022877768 (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd And SANTS Private Higher Education Institution (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 interdicts Sasol Gas from increasing its gas prices for six months

2023-05-18

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

18. Tribunal finds that it has jurisdiction in case involving alleged excessive pricing of electricity

2023-05-16

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

19. Merger Alert: Tribunal approves merger whereby WBHO sells student accommodation property

2023-04-26

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Units on Park Street (Pty) Ltd and WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd in respect of an undivided share in the Units on Park assets

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

20. Merger Alert: outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 25 April 2023

2023-04-25

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Foschini Retail Group (Pty) Ltd and that portion of the business conducted under the “Street Fever” business name out of retail stores in South Africa (as a going concern and income earning activity) by BMT StreetFever (Pty) Ltd
Community Property Company (Pty) Ltd And Luvon Investments (Pty) Ltd and Twin City Trading (Pty) Ltd in respect of Sam Ntuli Mall
Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) Ltd And the Transport Business of RCL Food and Sugar and Milling (Pty) Ltd
Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings (Pty) Ltd And Kenilworth Racing (Pty)

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions
Approved with 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