Dischem under fire for alleged excessive pricing during the corona virus pandemic

SAfm — The Competition Commission has started to crack down on excessive pricing on essential items during the coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, the commission yesterday laid charges of excessive pricing against Dis-Chem, with the Competition Tribunal for a maximum penalty after saying that its investigation found that Dis-Chem charged customers excessively for essential hygiene goods during the State of National Disaster. Babelegi Workwear Overall Manufacturers & Industrial Supplies was accused of overcharging for facial masks, by nearly 1 000%. We spoke to Head of Communication at the Competition Commission, Sipho Ngwema....