The Competition Commission has a range of functions in terms of Section 21 of the Act. These include investigating anti-competitive conduct in contravention of the Chapter 2 of the Act; assessing the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition and taking appropriate action; monitoring competition levels and market transparency in the economy; identifying impediments to competition and playing an advocacy role in addressing these impediments.

In taking these actions, the Commission must balance issues related to competition with the broader social and economic goals outlined in the Act, such as employment, international competitiveness, efficiency and technology gains, as well as the ability of small and medium sized businesses and firms owned or controlled by historically disadvantaged persons to compete.

In order to ensure the consistent application of the Act across sectors, the Commission may negotiate agreements with other regulatory authorities, participate in their proceedings and advise, or receive advice from, any regulatory authority.

The Competition Commission is independent but its decisions may be appealed to the Competition Tribunal and the Competition Appeal Court.

 

Promotion Of Access to Information Act - Competition Commission (DOC) [ English ] [ Zulu ] [ N-Sotho ] [ Amendment 1 - August 2005 ]

Competition Commission Pension Fund Manual in terms of Section 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000 [ PDF ]

Competition Commission Employment Equity Plan 2004 [ DOC ]

In this section:

• Functions
• Structure