Canal+ cleared to buy MultiChoice

JOHANNESBURG - The Competition Tribunal has conditionally approved French media giant Canal+'s proposed acquisition of MultiChoice.

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The decision allows Canal+ to take control of the South African pay-TV operator, provided it meets certain public interest and competition-related conditions. 

These include commitments to local content development and maintaining South African jobs.

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