The applicant applies to the Companies Tribunal in terms of sections 72 (5) and 72 (6) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“Act” / “Companies Act”) and regulation 142 of the regulations in terms of the Companies Act (GNR 351 of 26 April 2011) (“Companies Act regulations” / “regulation/s”) for an exemption from appointing a Social and Ethics Committee (“SEC”).