Seminar on legislative shortcomings in implementing the Tribunal's mandate
The Tribunal in partnership with the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Mercantile Law hosted a seminar on legislative shortcomings in implementing the Tribunal’s mandate on 5 March 2021 at Gordon’s Institute of Business Science (GIBBS). This was the first seminar of its kind, where majority of the delegates attended virtually to comply with COVID-19 regulations imposed by the Government. It was aimed at engaging stakeholders on amongst others; practical problems relating to adjudication and the alternative dispute resolution functions of the Companies Tribunal. Speakers comprised of company law heavy weights like Dr Mohamed Alli Chicktay, former Tribunal’s Chairperson, Prof Munyai, UP’s HOD for Mercantile Law, Prof Michael Katz from ENS Africa, Prof Piet Delport, Prof Boraine, Dr Labuschagne, Dr van Wyk, Dr Scott, all from UP and Matshego Ramagaga the veteran Attorney and former Tribunal member.
Some of the delegates who attended the seminar physically
Farewell to Tribunal members
We bid farewell to our former Chairperson, Dr Mohamed Chicktay, whose term came to an end together with other Tribunal members who served the Tribunal since inception. These members were, Ms Matshego Ramagaga, Ms Lucia Glass, Ms Khatija Tootla, Prof. Piet Delport and Mr Khashane Manamela. They served the Tribunal with distinction and left behind a great legacy. Mr Lindelani was appointed as interim Chairperson.
Former Tribunal members (from left to right): Adv Ishara Bodasing, Lindelani Sikhitha, Lucia Glass, Matshego Ramagaga and Khatija Tootla
Judge Dennis Davis appointed Chairperson of the Companies Tribunal
Later in 2022, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Ebrahim Patel appointed Judge Dennis Davis Chairperson of the Tribunal, Ms. Mina Tong-Mongalo, his Deputy Chairperson together with nine other members.
New Tribunal members who were appointed in 2022