The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) is currently investigating MasterCard's pricing mechanism. This scrutiny comes in response to concerns raised by industry players who claim that the fees are unfairly high and limit innovation. The CAT will meticulously review all evidence presented before reaching a decision on the matter. This case has the po
The Competition Appeal Tribunal Affirms MasterCard Interchange Fee Decision
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has confirmed its previous ruling on MasterCard interchange fees, rejecting an appeal from MasterCard. This means that the prior conclusion that MasterCard's interchange fees are exploitative will stand. The CAT overturned all of MasterCard's claims, finding them to be without merit. This win for consumers is a
South African Class Actions
In the ever-evolving legal landscape of South Africa, class actions have emerged as a potent tool for holding corporations accountable for their actions. These collective lawsuits empower individuals who have suffered similar injury at the doing of a single entity to join forces and seek reparation. The goal of class actions is to guarantee access