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CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS. Presentation by Ms Siboniselizulu Maseko , Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions Department Presented to the 5 th Annual African Dialogue on Consumer Protection Conference , 10-12 September 2013

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CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

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  1. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS Presentation by Ms Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions Department Presented to the 5th Annual African Dialogue on Consumer Protection Conference, 10-12 September 2013 The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official views or opinions of the Swaziland Competition Commission or any government agency of the Kingdom of Swaziland

  2. Presentation Outline • Enabling legislation • Functions and objectives of the Cartels and Enforcements Department • Complaints Procedure • Complaints handling process • Types of Complaints received by the SCC Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions

  3. Enabling Legislation • The Competition Act (8 0f 2007) • The Competition Commission Regulations Notice (2010) • The Fair Trading Act (2001) Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions

  4. Vision To be a credible, reliable and efficient competition authority for nurturing a competitive business environment Mission To create and promote a competitive environment that fosters economic growth and enhances consumer welfare Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions

  5. Functions of the Enforcements and Cartels Department • To curb competition-distorting business practices which may cause substantial loss of economic efficiency and consumer welfare. • In line with s.11(1) of the Competition Act 2007. Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions

  6. Complaints Procedure and Handling of Complaints • Letters, emails or personal visits to the SCC offices • Establish whether the complaint falls within the ambit of the Act • Establish if an offence has been committed • Investigate the events around the conduct • Begin mediation between the parties Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions

  7. Types of Complaints Received by the SCC • Consumers being sold defective goods • Consumers’ goods being damaged at or during repairs • Alleged conduct of furniture shops with regards to hire-purchase transactions • The cellphone market Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions

  8. END THANK YOU. Questions and Answers Siboniselizulu Maseko, Analyst Mergers and Acquisitions

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