South Africa: Time period for the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry extended

The Competition Commission of South Africa’s Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) has been granted an extension by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition to 28 November 2025 to produce its final report.

The MDPMI is investigating the impact of digital technology platforms on South Africa’s news media.

Learn more about the MDPMI here and access the Provisional Report here.

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