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South Africa: Competition Commission issued ruling in favor of merger between Vodacom and Maziv

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Competition Commission issued ruling in favor of merger between Vodacom and Maziv

On 8 July 2025, the Competition Commission of South Africa reached an agreement with Vodacom and Maziv on revised conditions to address competition and public interest concerns linked to their proposed merger. The agreement applies to the fixed wire…

Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2023-08-08
under investigation

On 8 August 2023, the South Africa Competition Commission (CCSA) issued a interim ruling regarding …

2024-10-29
in force

On 29 October 2024, the South Africa Competition Tribunal issued a ruling prohibiting the proposed …

2024-11-27
under appeal

On 27 November 2024, the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) of South Africa subm…

2025-07-08
in force

On 8 July 2025, the Competition Commission of South Africa reached an agreement with Vodacom and Ma…