Competition watchdog probes R10-billion school uniform monopoly
The Competition Commission is poised to get tough on South Africa's school uniform monopolies, which force parents to cough up thousands of rands for new school kit even though similar items can usually be bought elsewhere at a fraction of the cost. At the heart of the commission's proposed investigation into the R10-billion school uniform industry are long-standing "exclusive supplier" arrangements entered into between school governing bodies, principals and retailers […]
