I don’t really follow Council politics and what goes on in running the City.  I must say however that in Ward 117, we get a steady stream of updates from the councillor for the area, Tim Truluck.  His newsletter explains that Ward 117 includes Parkhurst, Parkwood - which is where our main offices are based, Rosebank, Parktown North, Victory Park, parts of Blairgowrie as well as Delta Park.  I must say that he really keeps everyone updated, correctly predicted the election date ahead of time and gives information on practical issues, such as how to sort out your accounts, as well as detailing any problems to do with electricity or water.  I certainly hope, and I understand that in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg it is easier to keep your affluent constituents updated by e-mail, that all people, in all areas of the country, have representatives who do update them as to what they are doing – even if that is perhaps in the form of a regular town hall meeting.  I somewhat suspect that they don’t, because it will not be that different to professional organisations – some people within them update people and write articles, and others don’t, and certainly this particular councillor, and I have no idea what policies he stands for or what he is like in any other way, keeps his constituents fully updated on issues ranging from not only the topics above, but also on security booms, swimming pool nets, special votes for the election and load shedding.