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'Its fake news': Competition Commission on circulating price list

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“Anyone who continues to distribute the list must be urgently reported to 084 743 0000,” said the commission in a statement.

“We are, however, investigating unreasonable price increases on essential items in line with the regulations issued by the minister of trade and industry, Ebrahim Patel.“Anyone who continues to distribute the list must be urgently reported to 084 743 0000,” said the commission in a statement.

 

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At around R18 a surgical mask, and only selling in packs of 50, PicknPay should be investigated by CompComSA for possible price gouging. Not only are these pricier but denies ordinary shoppers access to an essential item.

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