The Tribunal had found against Media24 in September 2016.

On Monday, 19 March, the Competition Appeal Court found that Media24 had acted rationally and had not contravened the Competition Act.

In a judgment handed down on Monday, 19 March by its judge president, Dennis Davis, the Competition Appeal Court unanimously found in favour of Media24 and ordered as follows:
  • the decision of the Tribunal of 8 September 2016 is set aside
  • the complaint referred by the Commission to the Tribunal on 31 October 2011 is dismissed, and
  • the Commission is ordered to pay the costs of the appeal.

Media24 general counsel Songezo Ralarala concludes, "We are delighted that the Competition Appeal Court has ruled in Media24’s favour."  

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