Competition Commission probes price-fixing in fresh produce markets
The Competition Commission is conducting a search and seizure operation at the premises of nine fresh produce markets agents in Johannesburg and Pretoria over alleged price-fixing. The agents are suspected of being involved in a cartel and in contravention of the Competition Act. They are a link between farmers and buyers of freshly produced fruits and vegetables. It is alleged that the agents are involved in unlawful coordinated activities aimed […]