South Africa: Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note
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Department of Trade, Industry and Competition adopted Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note
On 6 February 2026, the Competition Commission released its final Guidance Note for Online Intermediation Platforms, following the conclusion of its 2023 market inquiry into the sector. The inquiry had identified conduct by certain platforms that co…
SourceDepartment of Trade, Industry and Competition closes consultation on draft Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note
On 28 November 2025, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition closes the public consultation, which had been open since 31 October 2025, on the draft Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note. The draft Guidance Note provides guidance t…
SourceDepartment of Trade, Industry and Competition opened consultation on draft Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note
On 31 October 2025, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition opened a public consultation on the draft Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note until 28 November 2025. The draft Guidance Note provides guidance to leading or largest onl…
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