The South African Competition Tribunal dismisses a cartel complaint in the power cables market, despite settlements by other respondents (Tulisa Cables / Alvern Cables / South Ocean Electric Wire Company / Abedare Cables)

South Africa: Competition Tribunal dismisses cartel complaint despite settlements by other respondents* On 15 January 2019, the South African Competition Tribunal (“Tribunal”) dismissed the Competition Commission’s (“Commission”) cartel complaint against Tulisa Cables. Tulisa Cables was one of four respondents to the Commission’s complaint referral. The other respondents included Aberdare Cables who approached the Commission for leniency and Ocean Electric Wire Company and Alvern Cables who both concluded settlement agreements with the Commission (the latter