Regulators approve Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice with strict conditions
Techpoint Africa | PointAI - May 21, 2025

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- The Competition Commission recommended the approval of Canal+'s R55 billion acquisition of MultiChoice.
- The approval is subject to commitments regarding employment and local content investment.
- A new entity, LicenceCo, will be created to hold MultiChoice's South African broadcasting licence, majority-owned by HDPs.
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The approval of Canal+'s acquisition of MultiChoice, with its focus on public interest conditions, represents a progressive step towards enhancing local ownership and content in South Africa's media landscape. However, the effectiveness of these commitments will depend on rigorous enforcement and monitoring by regulatory bodies.
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