The South African Football Intermediaries Association (Safia) and 36 members of the body representing soccer agents have been referred by the Competition Commission for prosecution by the Competition Tribunal in relation to price fixing. In a media statement released on Tuesday, the commission said: "A commission investigation has revealed the following: "Safia and its members agreed to charge soccer players and coaches a standard 10% commission fee when negotiating and concluding‚ on their behalf‚ new contracts‚ transfer contracts and renewal contracts with football clubs; "They also charge football players and coaches a standard 20% commission fee when negotiating and concluding‚ on their behalf‚ new commercial contracts and renewal of those contracts with sponsors; and "They use Safia as a platform for collusion. "In referring the matter to the tribunal for prosecution‚ the commission is seeking an order declaring that Safia and its members contravened the Competition Act. The co...
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