Tribunal approves international merger with a moratorium on local retrenchments; and Mr Price Group and Yuppiechef merger approved by Tribunal, without conditions

The Tribunal has confirmed a consent agreement between the Competition Commission (“the Commission”) and Fruit Stop CC, after the Commission found that a Fruit Stop branch in Wonderboom in Pretoria, between April and June 2020, charged excessive prices for raw ginger – a basic food item protected under the Consumer Protection Regulations (“the Regulations”).

The Tribunal has approved the large merger, with conditions, in which Aon Plc (“Aon”) will acquire the business of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (“Willis Towers”). Following implementation of this international transaction, Aon will exercise sole control over Willis Towers.