The Companies Tribunal (the Tribunal) in conjunction with the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Insolvency, Labour and Company Law (CILC) held a workshop with academics in Company Law. The workshop was aimed at raising awareness about the Tribunal’s services in terms of the Companies Act (the Act) as well improve stakeholder engagement with the academia.

The Tribunal Chairperson Adv. Simmy Lebala SC, in his welcoming address reflected on the critical role academics play in shaping opinion and moulding society in general. He highlighted the need to form mutually beneficial relationships and urged academics to take advantage of the free services offered by the Tribunal.