South Africa: Consultation closed on second statement of issues regarding online intermediation platforms market inquiry
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Consultation closed on second statement of issues regarding online intermediation platforms market inquiry
On 23 September, the consultation that was part of the second statement of issues released by the South African Competition Commission (CCSA) on 17 August 2021, closed. The statement is part of the inquiry into online intermediation platform services (OIPMI). The focus of the inquiry is to investigate possible restrictions of competition law in the form of unilateral conduct and conglomeration, among others. Notably, even foreign-based online platforms that are active in South Africa will be investigated, even if they don't have any offices in South Africa. The inquiry was initiated pursuant to section 43B(1)(a) of the Competition Act 89 of 1998. The release of a final report is expected for 18 November 2022.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider, software provider: app stores, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
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2021-02-19
under deliberation
2021-05-19
under deliberation
2021-08-17
in consultation
2021-09-23
processing consultation
2022-07-13
in consultation
2022-08-23
processing consultation
2023-05-19
under investigation