South Africa Competition Commission

Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) Provisional Report and Annexures

The South Africa Competition Commission published its Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) provisional report with findings and recommendations covering news media, digital advertising, search, social media, generative artificial intelligence, and digital advertising technology sectors. The launch programme and accompanying annexures are available on the Commission's website. The provisional report and six annexures provide detailed analysis of competition dynamics across these digital markets.

Stakeholder Non-Confidential Comments on MDPMI Provisional Report

The South Africa Competition Commission published non-confidential stakeholder comments received in response to the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) Provisional Report. Submissions were received from major digital platforms including X, Google, Meta, and OpenAI, as well as South African media organizations such as Maroela Media, Daily Maverick, and MDDA. The compiled comments reflect industry responses to proposed findings and potential remedies for competition concerns in the digital media sector.

Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry Final Report Launch

The South Africa Competition Commission has launched the final report of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI). The report, which includes eight annexures, contains findings on competition dynamics within South Africa's media and digital platform sectors. Annexure 8 outlines specific remedial actions recommended by the inquiry.

Content Moderation Framework for Social Media Platforms Working Paper CC2025/08

The Competition Commission of South Africa published Working Paper CC2025/08 seeking public input on three complementary regulatory models for content moderation on social media platforms: the AAVMS Draft White Paper framework, amendments to Chapter XI of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act to introduce an Industry Representative Body model, and a proposed Online Integrity Ombud mechanism. The paper invites stakeholder feedback on feasibility, legal sufficiency, institutional design, and risk mitigation.

Extension of Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry to 28 November 2025

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has extended the completion deadline for the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) from 22 August 2025 to 28 November 2025. The extension of three months was requested by the Competition Commission under section 43B(4)(b) of the Competition Act to allow time to finalise remedial actions and recommendations. The delay is attributed to ongoing stakeholder engagements and emerging policy frameworks requiring further consultation before the final report is concluded.