PODCAST | SA competition law after 25 years: But where to next?
Evan Pickworth talks to Jocelyn Katz, an executive at ENS and head in the competition/antitrust practice
01 October 2024 - 15:11
byEvan Pickworth
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In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Jocelyn Katz, an executive at ENS and head in the competition/antitrust practice. They discuss a significant milestone in SA law — the 25th anniversary of the country’s competition law framework. They look at the highs, lows and what lies next, including the impact of new areas like artificial intelligence (AI).
Listen to the conversation:
The Context
The passing of the Competition Act in 1998 and the commencement of competition authorities in 1999 were pivotal moments in SA’s democracy and drive for a more inclusive business sector.
The laws encouraged growth and development to prevent economic concentration and exclusionary practices. Competition policy in SA also became a key instrument for promoting equality, lowering barriers for small businesses, and encouraging economic participation. The results have been mainly positive.
In the future, the business sector will need to watch for a greater focus on enforcement in sectors critical to industrialisation and growth. Policy tools such as exemptions will also be used to allow firms to collaborate in ways that support SA’s export-led growth strategy without engaging in anticompetitive practices.
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers.
Business Law Focus
PODCAST | SA competition law after 25 years: But where to next?
Evan Pickworth talks to Jocelyn Katz, an executive at ENS and head in the competition/antitrust practice
In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Jocelyn Katz, an executive at ENS and head in the competition/antitrust practice. They discuss a significant milestone in SA law — the 25th anniversary of the country’s competition law framework. They look at the highs, lows and what lies next, including the impact of new areas like artificial intelligence (AI).
Listen to the conversation:
The Context
The passing of the Competition Act in 1998 and the commencement of competition authorities in 1999 were pivotal moments in SA’s democracy and drive for a more inclusive business sector.
The laws encouraged growth and development to prevent economic concentration and exclusionary practices. Competition policy in SA also became a key instrument for promoting equality, lowering barriers for small businesses, and encouraging economic participation. The results have been mainly positive.
In the future, the business sector will need to watch for a greater focus on enforcement in sectors critical to industrialisation and growth. Policy tools such as exemptions will also be used to allow firms to collaborate in ways that support SA’s export-led growth strategy without engaging in anticompetitive practices.
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