The Thomson Reuters Practical Law Country Q&A has been published, and includes a Q&A to competition law in South Africa. This Q&A provides a high-level overview of the antitrust and competition law rules for restraints of trade and dominance, merger control and the legal approach to joint ventures.
The section on restraints of trade and dominance covers the regulatory framework applicable to horizontal and vertical restraints, monopolistic behaviour and abuses of dominance; the regulatory authorities; exemptions and exclusions; penalties; third-party claims; and appeals.
The section on merger control covers the relevant rules for acquisitions; notification requirements; the timelines and rules regarding publicity and confidentiality; the substantive test; remedies, penalties; third-party claims; and appeals. Read the chapter here.
