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  • DStv to include Disney+ in South Africa. Attack is the best form of defence?

    • 26th Apr 2022
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Barnard Briefs, Competition Law, Intellectual Property
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    DStv Disney Plus

    It was reported recently that DStv will now offer the streaming service Disney+ in South Africa on their Explora decoders from 18 May 2022.

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  • Will South Africa’s Information Regulator scrutinise Meta’s ‘data play’?

    • 25th Apr 2022
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Barnard Briefs, Commercial Litigation, Competition Law, Corporate Governance, COVID-19, Data Privacy, Latest News
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    WhatsApp and Information Regulator

    It will be interesting to see if the Information Regulator, established in terms of POPIA, will take its own steps against WhatsApp.

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  • Fuel price deregulation, smoke screen or real solution?

    • 11th Apr 2022
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Barnard Briefs, Competition Law, COVID-19, Government Policy, Latest News
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    fuel prices in south africa

    The Government is considering the deregulation of fuel prices which will allow stations to enter into the arena and compete on fuel prices, set any price for fuel and offer discounts and promotions on fuel.

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  • Meta referred to Competition Tribunal for prosecution

    • 15th Mar 2022
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Barnard Briefs, Commercial Litigation, Competition Law, Corporate Governance, Latest News
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    Competition Commission of South Africa

    The Competition Commission referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution the social media group, Meta Platforms Inc for abuse of dominance.

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