South Africa: Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI)
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Competition Commission released final report on Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry
On 13 November 2025, the Competition Commission of South Africa released the final report on the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI), initiated under Section 43B(1)(a) of the Competition Act, following 24 months of evidence gathering …
Competition Commission closed inquiry into media and digital platforms market including recommendations for content remuneration
On 24 February 2025, the Competition Commission of South Africa (CC) closed an inquiry into the media and digital platforms market (MDPMI). In its closure report, the CC presents provisional findings and remedies from an inquiry into the impact of d…
Released MDPMI consumer survey results including information regarding the influence of online platforms on news consumption
On 23 October 2024, the Competition Commission of South Africa released the results of a nationally representative consumer survey conducted as part of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI), examining how South Africans engage with …
Closed consultation on Further Statement of Issues regarding Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI)
On 22 January 2024, the South African Competition Commission closed the public consultation on its Further Statement of Issues regarding Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI). The scope of the inquiry includes search engines such as Goo…
Opened consultation on Further Statement of Issues regarding Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI)
On 19 December 2023, the South African Competition Commission opened a consultation on its Further Statement of Issues regarding Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) until 22 January 2024. The scope of the inquiry includes search engin…
Closed consultation on Statement of Issues concerning the scope of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI)
On 14 November 2023, the South African Competition Commission closed its consultation on the Statement of Issues concerning the scope of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI). The scope of the inquiry includes search engines such as…
Opened consultation on Statement of Issues concerning the scope of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI)
On 17 October 2023, the South African Competition Commission opened a consultation on its Statement of Issues concerning the scope of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) until 14 November 2023. The scope of the inquiry includes se…
Published Terms of Reference for Competition Commission’s Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI)
On 15 September 2023, the South African Competition Commission published the final Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) to examine whether digital platforms that distribute news media content and associ…
Closed consultation on Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry
On 20 April 2023, the public consultation closed on the Competition Commission of South Africa Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry. The inquiry will focus on the distribution of news content produced by media companies on digital platforms an…
Opened consultation on Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry
On 17 March 2023, the Competition Commission of South Africa launched the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry and opened a public consultation on its scope and objectives until 20 April 2023. The inquiry will focus on the distribution of news…