Competition Tribunal Republic of South Africa

The Competition Tribunal adjudicates competition matters, in accordance with the act and has jurisdiction throughout South Africa. It is independent and subject to the constitution and the law. It must be impartial and perform its functions without fear, favour or prejudice. When a matter is referred to it in terms of the act the tribunal must:

Adjudicate complaints of prohibited conduct
1. Restrictive practice
2. Abuse of dominance

Impose a remedy
Award costs
Grant an order for interim relief
Authorize or prohibit a large merger
Adjudicate appeals from Commission's decisions on:
1. Intermediate mergers
2. Exemptions

If you have any questions, check answers to frequently asked questions.

Flow Charts of the conduct of proceedings as set out in the Competition Tribunal Rules

Complaint referral
Exemption Appeal
Interim Relief - Sec 49C
Interim Relief - Sec 59
Merger procedures
Other appeals, Reviews, Variations, Enforcement proceedings