https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/competition-policy Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:35:18 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-approves-cape-forests-merger-2026-05-19 Schalk Burger MERGERS Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200 721628 1779203328 1779201480 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/competition-tribunal-green-lights-norfund-nafasi-transaction-2026-05-19 Natasha Odendaal MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Tue, 19 May 2026 09:31:00 +0200 721543 1779177283 1779175860 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/delay-in-wheat-tariff-response-to-changing-global-trade-placing-local-grain-producers-under-pressure-2026-05-15 Schalk Burger WHEAT TARIFFS Fri, 15 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200 721436 1778857486 1778855820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/commission-gives-its-approval-for-sactwus-proposed-acquisition-of-various-companies-2026-05-14 Schalk Burger COMPETITION POLICY Thu, 14 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200 721321 1778771080 1778770020 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/competition-commission-welcomes-increase-in-merger-thresholds-2026-05-14 Schalk Burger COMPETITION POLICY Thu, 14 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200 721307 1778767525 1778766300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/blsa-ceo-calls-for-economic-impact-assessment-of-draft-procurement-regulations-2026-05-11 Tasneem Bulbulia LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT Mon, 11 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200 721004 1778508402 1778506500 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270952_resized_blsaceobusimavuso2023071022.jpg Busi Mavuso 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-approves-cape-forests-acquisition-of-merged-mto-forestry-pg-bison-southern-cape-2026-05-07 Schalk Burger MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200 720811 1778165819 1778164920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/competition-commission-refers-multichoice-altech-to-tribunal-2026-05-04 Natasha Odendaal COMPETITION MATTERS Mon, 04 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200 720465 1777899718 1777898520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/blsa-ceo-calls-for-scrapping-of-bbbee-amendments-to-support-manufacturers-2026-05-04 Tasneem Bulbulia MANUFACTURING Mon, 04 May 2026 11:51:00 +0200 720434 1777897004 1777888260 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269330_resized_bmwsouthafricarosslynplantbmwassemblyautomotivemarleny1022copy.jpeg “Automotive components for specific models cannot simply be swapped out when the BBBEE rules change. Developing new suppliers takes years, requiring testing, certification, integration into production lines," BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso says. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/technology-safety-programme-would-improve-operations-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Competition Policy Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719321 1777014075 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265853_resized_gavinkellyapril20261022.jpeg GAVIN KELLY A system must be created to safeguard truck operators, road users, vehicles and road infrastructure 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-approves-fairfield-dairys-acquisition-of-ladismith-cheese-2026-04-30 Schalk Burger MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0200 720307 1777533391 1777533240 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/combination-of-data-people-and-ecosystems-to-provide-competitive-advantages-wef-2026-04-29 Schalk Burger TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200 720290 1777471184 1777470300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/blsa-reform-tracker-shows-progress-but-some-institutional-reforms-are-lagging-2026-04-28 Schalk Burger REFORM PROGRESS Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200 720165 1777385584 1777372200 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268530_resized_blsaceobusimavuso2023071022.jpg BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-recommends-import-duties-on-top-loader-washing-machines-from-china-thailand-2026-04-24 Schalk Burger IMPORT DUTIES Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200 720107 1777040766 1777040640 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-finds-furniture-removal-company-engaged-in-limited-instances-of-cover-quoting-2026-04-20 Tasneem Bulbulia COMPETITION Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200 719740 1776696909 1776694620 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718547 1775813835 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263408_resized_pravinkalpagemarch20261022.jpeg PRAVIN KALPAGE The adoption of AI and digital processes will reduce improve accuracy, lower costs and reduce fiction for opitmisation 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recycling-associations-call-for-intervention-from-competition-commission-on-scrap-metal-policy-2026-04-13 Sabrina Jardim POLICY Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200 719180 1776091026 1776090060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265424_resized_aluminiumscrapmetalbloomberg3117509081160920171022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/commission-recommends-approval-of-ladismith-cheese-deal-2026-04-10 Schalk Burger MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0200 719058 1775834028 1775826180 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/diversification-product-development-key-to-growth-2026-03-26 Trent Roebeck Competition Policy Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717428 1775035705 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260049_resized_n59sugarcanestalksmarch20261022.png SUGARCANE DIVERSIFICATION Sugar Baron is diversifying the traditional use of sugarcane by using sugar as a derivative for the company's range of rum beverages 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alternative-for-sugar-industry-offers-revenue-diversification-2026-03-26 Trent Roebeck Competition Policy Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717404 1775035477 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259949_resized_tomasperssonbanagrassmarch20261022.png TOMAS PERSSON Bana grass grows and produces yields faster than sugarcane, and can be used as an alternative to sugarcane 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/role-players-call-for-industry-rescue-through-tariff-renewal-2026-04-03 Trent Roebeck Competition Policy Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717392 1775035585 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259926_resized_umfoloziuntitled462march20261022.png UMFOLOZI SUGAR MILL Government must review and update the dollar-based reference price tariff formula to aid industry recovery 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tariff-adjustment-would-facilitate-recovery-2026-03-26 Trent Roebeck Competition Policy Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717398 1775035680 1775167200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259930_resized_sasriphotos572march20261022.png INDUSTRY RESCUE Measures to rescue the local sugar industry must be implemented, as the industry supports many livelihoods 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/government-aims-to-move-with-speed-on-private-investments-for-development-2026-04-01 Schalk Burger INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200 718486 1775052595 1775032320 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263184_resized_enochgodongwana210520251022.jpeg Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/deputy-trade-minister-underscores-importance-of-localisation-2026-03-16 Tasneem Bulbulia LOCALISATION Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:21:00 +0200 717358 1773724604 1773670860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001259826_resized_20260316buylocalsummit.jpg Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96307_2026-03-16__buy_local_summit.mp4115865181 Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams highlights the department’s support for localisation, and the need for this. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/what-impact-will-africas-busy-2026-election-calendar-have-on-the-economic-outlook-2026-03-06 Martin Zhuwakinyu ELECTIONS & ECONOMIC PROSPECTS Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715820 1772524336 1772748000 99999999999 Terence Creamer 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256979_resized_africavotes.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-mulling-extension-of-safeguard-measures-on-coated-steel-fasteners-consultancy-2026-03-02 Tasneem Bulbulia METALS Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:32:00 +0200 716358 1772460679 1772454720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256846_resized_automotiveindustryfastener0120231022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kap-claims-price-component-of-safripols-ethylene-supply-dispute-with-sasol-has-been-determined-in-its-favour-2026-03-02 Schalk 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287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/seifsa-concerned-over-competition-commission-search-2026-02-16 Tasneem Bulbulia STEEL AND COMPETITION Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0200 715418 1771253438 1771251720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254132_resized_seifsalogo02251022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-gate-denies-wrongdoing-to-challenge-warrant-following-commissions-visit-2026-02-16 Tasneem Bulbulia STEEL AND COMPETITION Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:49:00 +0200 715333 1771233059 1771231740 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253948_resized_recoveredscrapmetal03221022.jpg Recovered scrap metal 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/competition-commission-conducts-search-and-seizure-at-four-scrap-metal-sites-in-gauteng-2026-02-13 Schalk Burger SCRAP METAL Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:09:00 +0200 715269 1770990256 1770988140 99999999999 Chanel de 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-sbi-calls-for-faster-implementation-of-policies-to-boost-job-creating-growth-2026-02-11 Schalk Burger SMALL BUSINESSES Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:53:00 +0200 715086 1770819768 1770817980 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253086_resized_johndludlusbiceo0120211022.jpg SBI CEO John Dludlu 511 287