Lerisha Naidu and Ryan Mckerrow from the Johannesburg Competition practice group provide a high-level analysis of the fine line between excessive pricing and excessive prosecution. The article commences with an overview of the legal framework for excessive pricing, followed by a review of excessive pricing complaints pursued by the Commission in the context of the COVID-19 national disaster. The Commission’s approach to such complaints is analysed in light of broader considerations pertaining to market dominance and an augmented approach is suggested.