We provide all South Africans equal opportunity to participate fairly in the national economy
To provide for the establishment of a Competition Commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position, and mergers; and for the establishment of a Competition Tribunal responsible to adjudicate such matters; and for the establishment of a Competition Appeal Court; and for related matters.
There are rules for the conduct of proceedings in the Competition Commission
In terms of section 21 (4) of the Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998), as amended, The Minister of Trade and Industry, in consultation with the Competition Commission, has made the following regulations relating to the functions of the Competition Commission, to come into operation at the time that the Competition Second Amendment Act, 2000 (Act No. 39 of 2000) comes into operation.
The Competition Appeal Court Rules
The Competition Appeal Court is established in terms of section 36 of the 1998 Act. It has status similar to that of a High Court. It has jurisdiction throughout the Republic and is a court of record.
The Competition Tribunal Rules
The Tribunal is established in terms of section 26 of the Act and has jurisdiction throughout the Republic. It is a tribunal of record and independent from the other competition institutions. The Tribunal is headed by a chairperson appointed by the President of the Republic.