Google could be required to pay up to 500 million rand ($27.29 million) annually in compensation to South African media outlets after the country’s competition watchdog found the tech giant guilty of anti-competitive practices.
Meta and X (formerly Twitter) are also facing potential fines for similar violations. The ruling highlights growing scrutiny of big tech companies over their impact on local markets and the media industry. The fines are seen as a significant step in regulating the dominance of global tech giants in South Africa.
