South Africa

## South Africa General

South Africa is a nation in the Southern Part of Africa and is one of the BRICS countries with a current GDP of 776.6 Billion USD in 2041.

As of June 2040 South Africa is no longer part of the Common Wealth of Nations.

Since August 2043 no longer a member of the SADC

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## Military:

Current budget of 2.0% of the GDP due to preparation for Invasion of Zimbabwe

Current Personnel of around 40.000 and 15.000 reserves

#### South African Navy

South Africa has the strongest navy in the region and continues to look for ways to improve it.
Current Vessels:

South African Army

Current Equipment:

 72
 24
 26

Infantry Equipment:

#### In Research

##### Rhino, "Neushoorn" Main Battle Tank

Started Research: Feb 2042

Expected Finish: Feb 2046 - Feb 2047

Defenses:

Composite Armor

Reactive Armor

Active Missile Counter System

Weapons:

Top Mounted SS-77 Machine Gun

Top Mounted Denel AGL YG3

Smoothbore 130mm

3 ZT3 Ingwe Turret Mounted Anti tank missile

1 Coaxially to Main gun mounted SS-77

Likely number to be ordered: 250 - 300

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##### Blue Crane "Bloukraanvoël" CAS Aircraft

Started Research Apr 2042

Expected Finish April 2050-April 2052

Focus will be on Survivablity and Combat Radius.

Weapons:

Dual GA35 35mm Auto Cannon 2x550Rounds per minute

Mokopa Anti Tank Missile

Umbani Guided Bombs

Denel Raptor II

R-Darter

Matra Rocket Pods / Matra Rocket/Drop Tank pack

Likely Number to be ordered: 25 - 30

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##### Denel Dynamics Bateleur

Started Research: May 2042 Expected Finish: Nov 2042

Range: 750Km or 3500Km with KU band Satellite datalink

Payload: 200kg

Speed: 250Km/h

Endurance: 18-24 hours

Service Ceiling: 8.000m

Likely Number to be Ordered: 10-12 Systems and 30 Single UAVs

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##### Denel Carver

Previously known as the Atlas Carver, born out of neccesity, cancelled due to economic and political situation, reinstated to become more self reliant.

### Military Conflicts

Zimbabwe Invasion
The Zimbabwe Invasion plan was started to seize Zimbabwe fertile agricultural lands in order to restore them to their former glory, this was done to combat the growing food shortages of Southern Africa and Sub Sahran Africa.

#### Timeline of Zimbabwe Invasion

Mar 2042 Started Mobilizing Military

Apr 2042 Deployed SASF to Zimbabwe

May 2042 Began Invasion of Zimbabwe

June 2043 SADC Meeting called by Zimbabwe to honor defense treaty.

## Police:

South Africa reinstated the Skorpions to combat corruption, white collar crimes and organized crime however there is some controversy due to suspected brutality and extra-judicial killings of suspects during raids. Investigation showed no "wrong doing" by the Skorpions.

## Diplomacy

South Africa no longer boosts any ties to speak of with United Kingdom.

South Africa continues to look to improve its relation with The Federation of the United Netherlands (F.U.N.) with state visit from the Dutch Royal couple in nov/dec 2041.

South Africa is looking for a mutual defense pact with Mauritius and offers help to deal with Mauitius terrorist problems.

South Africa is a staunch defender of the CWC and BWC and is has succesfully pressured Namibia and Angola to sign the CWC and BWC, and is currently looking to send inspectors into Namibia and Angola to make sure that Namibia and Angola are abiding the CWC and BWC.

## Legislation

Increased punishment for Illegal Poaching of endangered animals.

Attacks on white South Africans to be classified as hate crimes (if based on skin colors).

Mar 2042: Forced Criminals to join the Military

Mar 2042: Increased Agricultural Sector budget to promote Agricultural sector.

## Economy

Pushed

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