Van der Merwe du Toit Newsletter 1 / 2012

Van der Merwe du Toit Newsletter 1 / 2012
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February 17, 2012
Landowners, be fire-wise!

Landowners, be fire-wise!

The beginning of spring can be a time of rejuvenation as colours return and the days become longer and warmer. However, in South Africa, September and October are well-known for their unfavourable winds and dry conditions, and with our climate becoming ever hotter and drier, weather conditions become highly susceptible to veldfires. Landowners should take heed and prepare for veldfires and potential claims for damages associated with veldfires.

Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its approach towards ‘indivisible transactions.’ These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Draft Guidelines and the rationale behind their publication, offering insight into their potential impact on merger control in South Africa.

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