Competition law is a niche area of law that impacts firms, their employees, customers, and consumers. The Competition Act No 89 of 1998 aims to protect and promote competition in markets, while ensuring transformation. It is heavily influenced by economics and economists. An understanding of the subject requires an appreciation of the legislation applicable and the economic ideas that guide the application of the law.

This 24-hour course seeks to foster an understanding of the policy, statutory, and economic dimensions of competition law and policy in South Africa.

When and where?

25 February to 3 April 2025 (Tuesday and Thursday mornings for six weeks), 8:00 to 10:00 SAST

This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom - exact details will be sent to registered participants a few days before the course.

Course outline

In this course, we will cover:

  • The history and objectives of competition law
  • Application of the Competition Act No 89 of 1998
  • Jurisdictional issues
  • Market definition
  • Basic competition economics
  • Restrictive horizontal practices Hardcore cartels
  • Restrictive vertical practices
  • Abuse of Dominance
  • Advisory opinions
  • Exemption applications
  • Merger control
  • Public Interest
  • Market Inquiries
  • Institutions, procedures and remedies
  • Civil remedies

Who will benefit from this course?

Attorneys, advocates, legal graduates, legal advisors, corporate counsel, regulatory professionals, NGOs and trade unions with an interest in enforcing the Competition Act.

Presenter

Advocate Candice Slump (B.Juris, LLB, and LLM) practiced as an Advocate for over 18 years and served as an Acting Judge in the High Court. In November 2017 she joined the Competition Commission of South Africa as Manager: Litigation. She leads complex competition litigation and provides competition law training to Commission economists and lawyers and to attorneys and advocates in private practice.

How much?

R11,280 per person

Certificate

A digital certificate of attendance from UCT will be issued to those who attend the full course.

How to sign up

Complete and submit the registration form. You will then be given the payment information. Please note that your registration is not complete until payment has been made.

One or two days before the course, we will send you the Zoom link. You will need to register and use a password to access the course.

Registrations close three days before the course starts.

Download the brochure.

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