In memory of Xolela Nokele Competition Commission

1 ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17. In memory of Xolela Nokele who diligently served at the Competition Commission from 2008 to 2017. HOME. Name of Public Entity: Competition Commission of South Africa Physical Address: the dti campus, Block C, Mulayo, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002. Postal Address: Private Bag X23, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040. Telephone: +27 12 394 3200. Fax: +27 12 394 0166. Email: Website: External Auditors: The Auditor-General of South Africa Internal Auditors: Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo Banker's Information: ABSA Business Bank, 3rd Floor, Absa Towers West, 15 Troye Street, Johannesburg 2001, PO Box 7735 Johannesburg 2000.

2 Company Secretary: Mr Mduduzi Msibi RP236/2017. ISBN: 978-0-621-45699-8. HOME. Competition Commission | Annual Report 2016/17 1. HOME. PART 1: ABOUT US. ABOUT US. OUR ROLE Strategic goal 1: Effective Competition enforcement and The Competition Commission ( Commission ) merger regulation is one of three independent statutory bodies established in terms of the Competition The Commission effectively uses its mandated Act, No. 89 of 1998 (the Act) to regulate instruments as per the Act. This includes the Competition between firms in the market. The regulation of mergers and acquisitions, the other bodies are the Competition Tribunal investigation and prosecution of instances of (Tribunal) and the Competition Appeal Court abuse of dominance and restrictive conduct (CAC).

3 The Commission is the investigating and the unmasking and dismantling of cartels and prosecuting agency in the Competition through the primary tools of investigation, regime while the Tribunal is the court. The prosecution, and remedies, including financial CAC hears appeals against decisions of penalties. the Tribunal. Although each of the bodies functions independently of each other and Strategic goal 2: Strategic of the State, the Commission and Tribunal are collaboration and advocacy administratively accountable to the Economic The Commission develops strategic partnerships Development Department (EDD), while the CAC with complementary stakeholders to attain is part of the judiciary.

4 Inclusive growth through various instruments, including Competition and industrial policy. The OUR VISION AND MISSION implementation of these policies, to achieve The Commission 's Vision 2030' is the attainment inclusive growth, requires strong co-ordination. This of a growing and inclusive economy that serves bolsters the case for collaboration with those who all South Africans. This includes the eradication are also mandated to have a positive impact on of poverty and unemployment by 2030 in line job creation, small, medium and micro enterprises with the National Development Plan (NDP). (SMMEs), market entry of historically disadvantaged The emphasis of the new vision is on the persons (HDPs) and consumer welfare.

5 Transformational role of the Commission in the economy. The Commission must play a role Strategic goal 3: A high in ensuring a vibrant economy and economic performance agency growth to attain the vision of the NDP and The Commission successfully delivers on its contribute to the attainment of its operational objectives through a cohesive, well-structured plan, the New Growth Path (NGP). organisation in which people, processes and systems perform optimally. In the attainment of In this strategy cycle, the Commission 's mission this goal, the Commission optimises its human is to undertake Competition regulation for a capital, resources, systems and processes to be growing and inclusive economy.

6 This entails an effective agency. The Commission also builds adopting a dynamic view to enforcement, strong, reliable and integrated information considering both immediate and long-term management systems underpinned by the best- implications of the Commission 's decisions on in-range IT platform where data can be securely the economy. At the same time these efficiency shared, stored and managed. To become a high- objectives have to be balanced with the public performing organisation, it is important that the interest, broadly understood. Commission 's resources are optimally utilised OUR STRATEGIC GOALS across the organisational structure to deliver on its strategic objectives.

7 The Commission has identified three strategic goals that it aims to achieve to contribute to the attainment of a growing and inclusive economy. These are discussed below. HOME. Competition Commission | Annual Report 2016/17 3. THE EXECUTIVE. Tembinkosi Bonakele Hardin Ratshisusu Khanyisa Qobo Lebo Mabidikane Liberty Mncube Makgale Mohlala Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Divisional Manager: Advocacy and Acting Divisional Manager: Chief Economist Divisional Manager: Public Affairs Mergers and Cartels Division Acquisitions Division Molatlhegi Kgauwe Alex Kuhn Andile Gwabeni Bukhosibakhe Majenge Nompucuko Nontombana Mduduzi Msibi Chief Financial Officer Divisional Manager: Acting Divisional Manager: Chief Legal Counsel Divisional Manager.

8 Company Secretary Office of the Commissioner Corporate Services Division Enforcement and Exemptions Division ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE. Commissioner Deputy Deputy Commissioner Commissioner (Vacant). Divisional Manager: Divisional Manager: Divisional Manager: Chief Financial Company Office of the Cartels Division Corporate Services Officer Secretary Commissioner Divisional Manager: Divisional Manager: Divisional Manager: Divisional Manager: Enforcement and Legal Services Policy and Research Mergers and Exemptions Division Division Division Acquisitions Division HOME. 4 Competition Commission | Annual Report 2016/17.

9 OUR VALUES. Ownership: Commitment. Accepting Communication: Listening. Being responsibility for my actions. Working open to other ideas. Conveying ethically and cost-effectively. information effectively. Professionalism: Integrity. Making a difference: Demonstrating a good Making a positive work ethic and respect. impact on society. Showing empathy. Focus on the Commission 's goals. Efficiency: Measuring Teamwork: Trust. how well resources Working well with Employee welfare: are used in pursuit of others to achieve Achieving my full quality results. Value common goals. Building potential while for money. a group identity.

10 Maintaining a healthy balance. HOME. Competition Commission | Annual Report 2016/17 5. PURSUING INCLUSIVE. LINKING Competition POLICY TO ECONOMIC POLICY. The Act is one of the legislative tools for achieving inclusive economic growth in South Africa. The purpose of the Act finds its application in the various functions the Act prescribes, but also in the strategic choices the Commission makes in pursuit of South Africa's economic objectives. The structure of the Commission 's annual report is centred on our three strategic objectives: (1) effective Competition enforcement and merger regulation; (2) strategic collaboration and advocacy; and (3) a high performance agency.