Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry to cast spotlight on media sustainability

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GUEST - Chris Charter, Director in the Competition practice area at Cliffe
Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH)

South Africa's Competition Commission has initiated the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI),
aiming to scrutinize the influence of digital platforms on the nation's media landscape. With over 50 stakeholders, ranging from mainstream to community media and digital giants like Google and Facebook, set to partake, the hearings represent a pivotal moment
for the media industry. Key organizations such as the South African National Editors Forum and major publishers like Media24 and Arena Holdings have confirmed their participation, setting the stage for a comprehensive evaluation of digital platforms' impact
on media competition and content distribution.
4 Mar 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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