The Government's stance and policy on Mergers had not changed and that the ultimate objective is to protect South African jobs, grow the economy and improve infrastructure. It was explained that when Wal-Mart/Massmart merger was done it had to be in terms of South African law. The EDD had to ensure that the merger complied with the law. It was indicated that due process was followed and there has been many positives since the merger took place and some of the positives are that the employment standards and judicial issues were complied with. The court had ruled that a particular amount of money be given by Wal-Mart for local infrastructural development.