A step closer to more affordable school uniforms

Parents and students are gearing up for the new school year. This is an expensive exercise – especially for those in need of first-time or new school uniforms. However, the Competition Commission – through its investigation into the pricing of school uniforms and subsequent stakeholder engagements – are hopefully bringing some much-needed relief for parents. […]

Commercial LitigationCompetition LawMia de JagerNjabulo Mazibuko

The Grocery Retail Sector Market Inquiry preliminary report on Exclusive Lease Agreements

On 30 October 2015 the Competition Commission established the Grocery Retail Sector Market Inquiry (the “Inquiry”) with the purpose to assess amongst others, the impact of long-term lease agreements entered between property developers and national supermarket chains. 4 years on, the Inquiry has published preliminary findings and recommendations. The Inquiry found that the existing features […]

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