The Competition Tribunal has jurisdiction throughout South Africa and adjudicates competition matters in accordance with the Competition Act (Act 89 of 1998).   It is subject to the Constitution and the law and acts independently. When a matter is referred to it the Tribunal may:

• grant an exemption from a relevant provision of the Act
• authorise a merger, with or without conditions, or prohibit a merger
• adjudicate in relation to any conduct prohibited in terms of the Act by determining whether prohibited conduct has occurred, and if so, impose a remedy provided for in the Act
• grant an order for costs.