South Africa’s big six mobile telcos seek exemption from anti-collusion laws

Six of South Africa’s biggest network operators have asked the Competition Commission for permission to share their rural rollout plans with each other, something the Competition Act could otherwise treat as collusion between competitors. The request, made through their industry body, the Association of Comms and Technology, is for a five-year exemption from parts of the Act. It was published in the Government Gazette on 28 August under reference 2026JUL0051 , and public comment was due to close