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The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has released draft amendments to the rules regulating the conduct of proceedings within the Competition Commission, specifically targeting the enforcement of merger conditions.
The Competition Commission has launched a review of regulatory barriers to market participation, inviting stakeholders to submit proposals for reform by 5 June 2026. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has clarified the implementation of a pre-export verification of conformity programme for certain unregulated products imported from the People’s Republic of China. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has invited public comment on substantive draft amendments to the International Trade Administration Act, No. 71 of 2002, which may result in a new legislative framework for trade administration. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has gazetted a notice calling for input by 3 March 2026 on plans to place chrome ore under export control. The Competition Commission has released final guidelines on the pre-merger filing consultation process to improve the efficiency of merger reviews. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has called for public comment on the third set of draft amendments to the National Gambling Regulations, 2004. The Competition Commission has gazetted new guidelines for large online intermediation platforms, targeting anti-competitive conduct following its 2023 market inquiry. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted revised merger thresholds and filing fees under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, effective retrospectively from 1 May 2026. The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa has launched a self-initiated investigation into the dollar-based reference price for sugar, integrating competing applications from industry stakeholders. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has amended the Energy User Block Exemption, 2023, introducing a case-by-case determination process in consultation with NERSA. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted a notice for the immediate commencement of a five-year block exemption under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, to facilitate export promotion. The Competition Commission has published draft guidelines under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, outlining its approach to transactions where minority shareholder protections may constitute a change of control. The Competition Commission has concluded its Media & Digital Platforms Market Inquiry, recommending a R688 million support package and new regulatory frameworks for AdTech and AI. The Competition Commission has invited public comment on two draft guidance notes concerning confidential pre-merger consultations and the regulation of online intermediation platforms. The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has invited public comment on draft revised price preference guidelines for ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap metal. The National Consumer Commission has formally withdrawn its July 2011 enforcement guidelines following identified inconsistencies with the Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008. A notice has been published in the Government Gazette regarding the intention to introduce a Public Procurement Amendment Bill, with public comments invited by 16 November 2025. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has invited public comment on proposed export control measures for chrome ore, including a new permit processing system. The Competition Commission has gazetted the final terms of reference for the Poultry Market Inquiry, initiating a formal 18-month investigation into the sector’s value chain. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted a notice calling for comments on a proposed import surveillance system for the steel and stainless steel industry under the Customs & Excise Act. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has gazetted a block exemption under the Competition Act to support Phase 2 of the sugar industry master plan. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has gazetted a draft block exemption under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, to support export promotion and mitigate tariff impacts. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has invited public comment on draft amendments to the regulations under the Liquor Act, No. 59 of 2003, which will impact the registration of manufacturers and distributors. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is preparing a General Laws Amendment Bill aimed at streamlining business regulations, with a decision on the scope of the legislation expected by late 2025.The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Acts Online. Acts Online accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the article, nor does the information contained herein constitute advice, legal or otherwise.
