The Applicant applies to the Companies Tribunal (‘’the Tribunal’’) for an exemption from the requirement to appoint a social and ethics committee in terms of section 72 (5) (b) of the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (‘’the Act’’).The Applicant applies to the Companies Tribunal (‘’the Tribunal’’) for an exemption from the requirement to appoint a social and ethics committee in terms of section 72 (5) (b) of the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (‘’the Act’’).