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Competition Commission recommends new rules for digital businesses to help SMMEs

The Competition Commission has recommended strict rules and findings for Google, Takealot, Booking.com, Uber Eats, Apple, and other websites and platforms to ensure digital competition is fair.

JOHANNESBURG - The Competition Commission has recommended strict rules and findings for Google, Takealot, Booking.com, Uber Eats, Apple, and other websites and platforms to ensure digital competition is fair.

The inquiry started in 2021 and included public hearings and requests for information from digital businesses.

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The goal is to make it easier for small businesses to compete on e-commerce or advertising sites.

The Competition Commission’s recommendations are binding and can be legally enforced.

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