The Competition Commission says consumers have been subjected to unjustified price increases of sunflower oil, white and brown bread, as well as opportunistic price increases in maize meal over a two-year period.
The Competition Commission said that at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Medmart Health and BabyBug colluded to fix the prices of face masks in contravention of the Competition Act.
Two companies selling personal protective equipment on Takealot have been referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution on allegations of collusion.