In South Africa’s first contested excessive pricing case in the context of Covid-19, the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) has found Babelegi Workwear and Industrial Supplies CC (Babelegi) guilty of excessive pricing.

Tribunal approves merger involving acquisition of certain Cell C assets; Daimler Truck’s acquisition of Ukuvela holdings approved by Tribunal; and Tribunal approves acquisition involving international carboxymethyl cellulose manufacturers

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed three consent agreements relating to COVID-19 excessive pricing complaints. This brings the total number, approved as orders of the Tribunal in recent weeks, to 15