My Lament

I lodged a complaint with the Democratic Alliance (the DA) which I considered to be serious, and within the purview of the DA. I received a note from the premier's office that "it would be best" to pursue civil charges. But where should a poor man start with civil charges? I e-mailed the DA public liaison officer. I received no acknowledgement in a week. So I copied the introductory paragraphs of my complaint to the African National Congress (the ANC), asking merely for assistance in expediting the matter. I thereupon received acknowledgement from the provincial leader of the DA in 10 minutes 7 seconds flat -- and another seven acknowledgements besides, both from the DA and the ANC. Yet the complaint itself still languishes.