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1. Tribunal approves merger in SA market for wholesale distribution of marine fuel

2019-08-07

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

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2. Outcome of matters heard by the Tribunal

2019-08-06

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Matador Bidco S.A.R.L And Compania Espanola de Petroleos, SAU
OMPE GP IV (Pty) Ltd And Footgear Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Interaction Market Services Holdings (Pty) Ltd And Freshworld Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Vukile Property Fund Ltd And Rental Enterprises Comprising of Three Shopping Centres Known as Bloed Street Mall, Sunnypark Shopping Centre and Mdantsane City Shopping Centre Owned by Rebosis Property AS Fund 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:

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3. Tribunal Welcomes Ms Mondo Mazwai As New Chairperson, Bids Fond Farewell To Norman Manoim

2019-08-02

Type of matter

Parties involved

Tribunal Decision

E-Mail:

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

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27123941383

LinkedIn:

27824101195

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4. Tribunal welcomes Mondo Mazwai as new chairperson, bids fond farewell to Norman Manoim

2019-08-02

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:

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From: Info Library

5. WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd And Trencon Construction (Pty) Ltd merger approved

2019-07-22

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

6. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal

2019-07-19

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

The Spar Group Ltd And Western Gruppe Trading (Pty) Ltd, In Respect of Stores, Distribution Centre, Rental Enterprises and Properties
Bachique 746 (Pty) Ltd (BIBCO) And Afrikelp (Pty) Ltd,Afrikelp Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Afrikelp Investments (Pty) Ltd, Akusa Inc (USA), Taurus Chemicals Namibia (Pty) Ltd, Taurus Chemicals Cape Kelp (Pty) Ltd, Rotaq Luderitz (Pty) Ltd, Efekto Care (Pty) Ltd, Efekto Zambia Ltd, Agro-Serve (Pty) Ltd (South Africa), Agro-Serve (Pty) Ltd (Namibia and Marltons Pets and products (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. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal

2019-07-12

Type of matter

Large merger
Settlement agreement
Consent order
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Mondi PLC And Mondi Ltd
Competition Commission And More Asphalt (Pty) Ltd
Media24 (Pty) Ltd And Novus Holdings Ltd
Telkom SA SOC Ltd And Trudon (Pty) Ltd
Gemgrow Properties Ltd And Arrowhead Properties Ltd
Rappa Holdings (Pty) Ltd And Rappa Management (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Confirmed as an order of the Tribunal
Confirmed as an order of the Tribunal
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:

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From: Info Library

8. Tribunal approves Super Group Holdings’ acquisition of Lieben Logistics and GLS Supply Chain Equipment

2019-07-01

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Super Group Holdings (Pty) And Lieben Logistics (Pty) Ltd and GLS Supply Chain Equipment (Pty) Ltd.

Tribunal Decision

*Commission requested a postponement

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:

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From: Info Library

9. Tribunal fines Uniplate R16m for abuse of dominance

2019-06-27

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

10. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal: Wednesday, 26 June 2019

2019-06-26

Type of matter

Large merger
Complaint referral

Parties involved

DSV A/S And Panalpina Welttransport Holding (Panalpina World Transport Holdings)
The Competition Commission and Arcelormittal South Africa Ltd and Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd and Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd and Scaw South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
*Closing arguments continue

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:

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From: Info Library

11. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal: Wednesday, 19 June 2019

2019-06-19

Type of matter

Consent agreement
Consent agreement
Consent agreement
Large merger
Settlement agreement
Large merger

Parties involved

Competition Commission And GVK Siyazama Building Contractors (Pty) Ltd
Competition Commission And GVK Siyazama Building Contractors (Pty) Ltd
Competition Commission And GVK Siyazama Building Contractors (Pty) Ltd
Palaeofin (Pty) Ltd And Southern View Finance Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Century Capital (Pty) Ltd
Competition Commission And Mail and Guardian Media Ltd
Super Group Holdings (Pty) And Lieben Logistics (Pty) Ltd and GLS Supply Chain Equipment (Pty) Ltd.

Tribunal Decision

Confirmed as an order
Confirmed as an order
Confirmed as an order
Approved without conditions
*Tribunal awaiting an addendum to the agreement
*Commission requested a postponement

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:

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From: Info Library

12. Order and Reasons: Banks / forex pre-trial matter

2019-06-12

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

13. Outcome of cases heard by the Tribunal: Wednesday 12 June 2019

2019-06-12

Type of matter

Settlement agreement
Large merger

Parties involved

Competition Commission and D&D Roof Insulation CC
Absa Bank Ltd (Absa) and Société Générale S.A (SocGen) Johannesburg branch

Tribunal Decision

Confirmed as an order
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:

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From: Info Library

14. Tribunal approves merger in the market for new and used passenger vehicles and ancillary functions associated with motor dealerships

2019-05-30

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:

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From: Info Library

15. Case outcome: Cassiem v Government Employees Medical Scheme

2019-05-27

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:

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From: Info Library

16. Tobacco industry players allowed to ‘intervene’ in British American Tobacco / Twisp merger

2019-05-22

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

17. 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:

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From: Info Library

18. 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:

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From: Info Library

19. 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

20. 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