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A complaint relating to an alleged contravention of the Companies Act may be reported to CIPC by completing a form\u00a0CoR135.1<\/a>, and sending it to the following e-mail address: CoR135.1complaints@cipc.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n Any person may file a complaint in writing, alleging that:<\/p>\n Please note that upon receiving a complaint, the Commission may inter alia resolve:<\/p>\n The Minister of Trade and Industry may direct the Commission to investigate an alleged contravention of this Act or other specified circumstances. Upon receiving instruction from the Minister, it is compulsory for the Commission to investigate the matter and is not subject to any discretion.<\/p>\n Please ensure that you substantiate your allegations. 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