South Africa’s SAMDDRA Backs Competition Commission Draft Repair Guidelines

The South African Mobile Devices Distributors and Repairers Association (SAMDDRA) and its industry partners have backed the Competition Commission of South Africa ’s Draft Guidelines on repair, service and maintenance aftermarkets, calling for stronger partnerships between global technology manufacturers and local businesses. The draft guidelines were published in August 2026 under Section 79 of the Competition Act 89 of 1998, as amended. SAMDDRA said the regulatory intervention could help impro