CemAir approaches South Africa’s competition authorities asking a tribunal to prohibit Harith from acquiring Safair. CemAir’s submission focuses on the ownership links and control relationships involved in the transaction, arguing these connections raise competition-related concerns.
Both outlets report that CemAir is challenging the deal during the regulatory process, rather than waiting for any final approval. The cited issue is not the existence of the acquisition itself, but how ownership ties between government-linked entities and Harith could affect market competition. While the outlets provide limited detail beyond CemAir’s stated concerns, the common thread is CemAir’s view that the tribunal should stop the transaction on the basis of structural and governance factors.
The reporting reflects the procedural nature of the dispute: CemAir’s application is an attempt to influence the tribunal’s decision on whether the acquisition can proceed, pending assessment by the competition authorities.
