South Africa

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The Republic of South Africa (Afrikaans: Die Republiek van Suid-Afrika; Zulu: iRiphabhuliki yaseNingizimu Afrika; or just South Africa) consists of nine bordering regions. The country is located at the southern coast of Africa and borders Australia, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. South Africa is known for its diversity and welcomes numerous citizens from around the world, including real-life South Africans, Americans, Australians and the British.

The Republic of South Africa

Government Government President Rexdeus Vice President Oprah Winfrey Presidents of South Africa Current Government Past Governments Government Positions of South Africa Ambassadors of South Africa South African Congress Congress in Sitting Congresses of South Africa (2011) Congresses of South Africa (2010) Congresses of South Africa (2009) Congresses of South Africa (2008) Parties of South Africa Military International Relations Alliances & MPPs Wars South African Armed Forces Chief of Staff (CoS) Gen. Grimstone Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) Maj. Gen. Merle Corey Branches Pretorian Guard Parabats History 2011 2010 2009 2008 Newspaper Articles Geography Regions of South Africa Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng KwaZulu Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Province Northern Cape Western Cape

Contents 1 Society 1.1 Community 1.2 Languages 1.3 History 1.4 Geography 1.4.1 Regions of South Africa 1.5 Government Newspapers 2 Economy 2.1 Currency 2.2 Taxes 2.3 Country trading embargoes 3 Politics 3.1 Government 3.2 Parties 3.3 Congress 4 Military 4.1 Wars 4.2 Natural Enemy 4.3 Alliances and MPPs 4.4 South African Armed Forces 4.5 Military Units 5 See Also 6 External Links

Society

Community

National Forums: eRepublik South Africa Forums

Quick Link: eSA IRC Chat Server: irc.rizon.net Channel: #eSouth_Africa

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Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/ERepublik-SA/185902654782782

Twitter Account http://www.twitter.com/erepubliksa

Languages

The official language of South Africa is Afrikaans & English

History

Main article: History of South Africa

Geography

Regions of South Africa

South Africa consists of 9 original regions. The original territory of South Africa is composed of several regions: Eastern Cape (occupied by ), Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal (occupied by ), Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Province, Northern Cape (occupied by ), Western Cape (occupied by ), 

Its current territories are listed below:

	Original Owner	Resource
North West Province		Saltpeter
Free State		Aluminum
Gauteng		Fruits
Limpopo		Fruits
Mpumalanga		Cattle

Region Map of South Africa

Government Newspapers

• Presidency (Official): eSouth African Presidency
• Ministry of Defense: The Defence Standard
• Ministry of Social Development: eSA MoSD Dispatch
• Department of Education: The Educator
• Ministry of Information: eSA Information Ministry
• Ministry of Security: eSA Ministry of Security
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Foreign Affairs Report
• Reserve Bank: Reserve Bank Report
• South African Armed Forces: eServamus

Economy

Currency

The official currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). As currency is no longer country specific, MM (Monetary Market) is now tradeable with all countries vying for the same rates.

Taxes

Product Income Tax Import Tax VAT Food 5% 20% 12% Weapon 5% 20% 12% Food raw material 5% 10% - Weapon raw material 5% 10% -

Product Income Tax Import Tax VAT Tickets - 10% 12% Housing - 10% 5% Hospitals - 10% 1% Defense system - 1% 1%

• Last update: 04 March 2012

• Tickets, Hospitals and Defense system are no longer made, but still in the market place.

Country trading embargoes

This country doesn't have any trading embargoes at the moment.

Politics

Government

Main article: Presidents of South Africa

Main article: Governments of South Africa

The current President of South Africa is Steven Bosch and the current Vice President is Nickerball

The current members of the South African Government and a breakdown of each ministry and department in government are also available.

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Parties

Main article: Parties of South Africa

Logo	Party Name	Initials	Political Stance	Party President	Members	Newspaper
	Independent Alternative	IA	Center, Libertarian	mulderpf	76 ▲ (11)	Had3z Insider
	Patriot and Sovereignty Union	PSU	Center-right, Authoritarian	Joseph Rich	41 ▼ (-1)	Mornin Cup O' Joe
	Union of Patriots	UP	Center, Libertarian	Enriche2Ribeiro	37 ▲ (5)	The B.I.P.Co Times
	Open Opportunity Party	OOPS	Center-left, Libertarian	Don Vin	34	Daily Agony
	Community League of eSA	CLSA	Center-right, Libertarian	Al Kazar	24 ▲ (10)	Alternity
	S.A Development Party	SADP	Center-right, Libertarian	Nick Jones	17 ▼ (4)	From the Wall

Template:Updated March 24, 2012

Congress

Congress of South Africa
2011  º  2010  º  2009  º  2008

February 2012 Congress

25.00%	25.00%	17.50%	17.50%	15.00%
IA	PSU	OOPS	UP	SADP

At the beginning of each term, there is an internal, albeit public, nomination and election process to decide who will become Speaker of Congress. The runner-up of the election, and in the case of a tie, the citizen with the most in-game experience points, becomes the Deputy Speaker of Congress. In addition to the Speaker and his or her deputy, a congressional moderator is also elected in a similar fashion. Congressional discussions are held both in public and private areas of the Congress section of the national forum and citizens are often encouraged to contribute to discussions.

The current Speaker is mulderpf.

Military

Wars

South Africa is not at war with any countries; however she has a history of conflict with her neighbours, Argentina, Brazil & Indonesia.

Brazil & South Africa has been working hard to build on their relationship and has seen a strong friendship form between these two Nations to such an extend that South Africa now sees Brazil as one of her most Trusted Allies and would protect her as if Brazil was it's own.

Natural Enemy

There is no natural enemy as of eRepublik Day 1,530.

Alliances and MPPs

South Africa is not a member of any alliance; however has in the past had favourable relations with both EDEN and Brolliance. Since the creation of PANAM and the alliance between the United States of America, a longtime ally of South Africa, and Brazil, an equally longtime enemy, this relationship soured somewhat and South Africa needed to find other, new allies, such as NWO members Poland and Spain. However, as South Africa and Brazil are currently at peace with the potential of a further improvement in our relations, we are currently reevaluating our allies.

The country is a former member of Sol but was unofficially withdrawn by President Ronell during a political takeover by Harvad University.

South Africa currently has mutual protection pacts the following nation(s):

Australia, expires Mar 17, 2012 Brazil, expires Mar 09, 2012 Chile, expires Mar 09, 2012 Colombia, expires Mar 29, 2012 Croatia, expires Apr 05, 2012 Republic of China (Taiwan), expires Mar 29, 2012 Romania, expires Mar 15, 2012 USA, expires Mar 26, 2012

South African Armed Forces

Main article: South African Armed Forces

The South African Armed Forces is the national military of South Africa and currently consists of two branches, a home guard unit known as the Pretorian Guard and a mobile unit called the Parabats. The military is lead by Chief of Staff General Grimstone.

Military Units

The following military units (MU) exist independently of the South African Armed Forces.

Logo	Unit Name	Leader	Soldiers	Newspaper	eRepublik link
	Red Army RSA	Hamilton Moore	23	Red Army Press	http://www.erepublik.com/en/main/group-show/258
	Recces	Ex Banned'it	26	Die Meerkat Express	http://www.erepublik.com/en/main/group-show/351

See Also

• Presidents of South Africa
• Governments of South Africa
• Parties of South Africa
• South African Armed Forces

External Links

1. eSouth Africa in eRepublik
2. eSouth Africa Official Forums
3. eSouth Africa on Facebook
4. eSouth Africa on Twitter

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