The Competition Commission has gazetted draft guidelines on technical goods repair, service, and maintenance aftermarkets for public comment.
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The Competition Commission has published draft amendments to the 2022 Small Merger Notification Guidelines for public comment by 13 September 2026, focusing on acquisitions in digital and tech markets.
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The Competition Commission has highlighted the implications of a Constitutional Court ruling confirming South African jurisdiction over cross-border cartels.
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The Competition Commission has published draft terms of reference for a market inquiry into the South African franchise sector, inviting public comments by 7 August 2026.
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted a notice on behalf of the CIPC prescribing the grounds and procedures for suspending or revoking a business rescue practitioner's licence.
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published its revised industrial development strategy to address infrastructure backlogs and boost investment.
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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.
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The Competition Commission has launched a review of regulatory barriers to market participation, inviting stakeholders to submit proposals for reform by 5 June 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Competition Commission has released final guidelines on the pre-merger filing consultation process to improve the efficiency of merger reviews.
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The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has called for public comment on the third set of draft amendments to the National Gambling Regulations, 2004.
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The Competition Commission has gazetted new guidelines for large online intermediation platforms, targeting anti-competitive conduct following its 2023 market inquiry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Competition Commission has invited public comment on two draft guidance notes concerning confidential pre-merger consultations and the regulation of online intermediation platforms.
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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.
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The National Consumer Commission has formally withdrawn its July 2011 enforcement guidelines following identified inconsistencies with the Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008.
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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.
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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.
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