Insights into Competition Regulation by Analyst Siboniselizulu Maseko
Discover key insights on competition regulation and consumer protection presented by Analyst Siboniselizulu Maseko at the 5th Annual African Dialogue on Consumer Protection Conference in 2013. Explore the functions, objectives, and legislation governing the Cartels and Enforcements Department, as well as the mission and vision of fostering a competitive business environment. Learn about the procedures for handling complaints, types of complaints received, and efforts to curb competition-distorting practices. Dive into real-world examples such as consumer complaints on defective goods, damaged goods, and furniture shop conduct in hire-purchase transactions.
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Presentation by Ms Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions Department Presented to the 5thAnnual African Dialogue on Consumer Protection Conference, 10-12 September 2013 The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official views or opinions of the Swaziland Competition Commission or any government agency of the Kingdom of Swaziland
Enabling legislation Functions and objectives of the Cartels and Enforcements Department Complaints Procedure Complaints handling process Types of Complaints received by the SCC Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions
The Competition Act (8 0f 2007) The Competition Commission Regulations Notice (2010) The Fair Trading Act (2001) Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions
Vision To be a credible, reliable and efficient competition authority for nurturing a competitive business environment Mission To create and promote a competitive environment that fosters economic growth and enhances consumer welfare Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions
To curb competition-distorting business practices which may cause substantial loss of economic efficiency and consumer welfare. In line with s.11(1) of the Competition Act 2007. Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions
Letters, emails or personal visits to the SCC offices Establish whether the complaint falls within the ambit of the Act Establish if an offence has been committed Investigate the events around the conduct Begin mediation between the parties Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions
Consumers being sold defective goods Consumers goods being damaged at or during repairs Alleged conduct of furniture shops with regards to hire-purchase transactions The cellphone market Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions
END THANK YOU. Questions and Answers Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions
