News24 Business | Competition watchdog dismisses MultiChoice's bid to halt SABC merger case

News24 Business | Competition watchdog dismisses MultiChoice's bid to halt SABC merger case

The Competition Tribunal said on Monday it has dismissed a bid by MultiChoice seeking to declare an accusation it and the SABC implemented a merger transaction in 2013 as without legal merit, meaning a hearing will now proceed in due course.

MultiChoice must explain again why it believes a 2013 agreement with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) should not be considered a type of merger.

South Africa's Competition Tribunal rejects MultiChoice appeal, clearing way for SABC merger review

South Africa’s Competition Tribunal is set to investigate a potential merger between MultiChoice and the SABC, even as the national broadcaster contends with ongoing challenges related to a proposed acquisition by Canal+.

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