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WHEN barriers to entry are strong, existing firms can keep prices higher (or quality lower) because potential rivals cannot enter or expand quickly enough to put real pressure on them.
ECONOMY

Regulatory barriers hurting SA rural, township economies - new report

A Competition Commission report finds that regulatory, market and transport barriers are limiting business growth and consumer choice in South Africa’s townships and rural towns.

  • Given Majola
5 min read
Shawn van der Meulen is a partner at Webber Wentzel
COMPETITION COMMISSION

Concourt clarifies competition authority jurisdiction over foreign banks

The Constitutional Court's recent ruling clarifies the jurisdiction of South Africa's competition authorities over foreign banks, marking a pivotal moment in the forex cartel…

  • Kelton Miller
  • Shawn van der Meulen
4 min read