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The Union of South Africa

Die Unie van Suid-Afrika


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Brief Historical Background

The Union of South Africa came into being in 1906, resulting in the consolidation of the two Boer Republics with the two British Colonies under one system of government. The two British colonies, the Cape Colony and Natal Colony, were combined with the two defeated Boer states, the South African Republic and Orange Free State, known thereafter as the Cape Province, Natal, Transvaal and the Orange Free State, respectively.

Population Statistics

Census(1915): 6,000,000 persons
Official Language: Dutch, English
Dominant Religious Groups: Protestantism
Dominant Ethnic Groups: Blacks, Whites, Coloureds, Asians

Political Organization

Country Name
Official Title: The Union of South Africa
Conventional: South Africa

Political System: Constitutional Monarchy
Seat of Power: Cape Town (legislative)
Pretoria (administrative)
Bloemfontein (judicial)
Constitution(s): South Africa Act 1909
Legislature: The Volksraad

Head of State: King George V
Governor-General: Sydney Buxton, 1st Earl Buxton
Prime Minister: Louis Botha

National Flag:

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Administrative Divisions (Capital)
Cape of Good Hope Province (Cape Town)
Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
Orange Free State (Bloemfontein)
Transvaal (Pretoria)

Motto: "Ex Unitate Vires"
(English: From Unity, Strength)

Anthem: "God Save the Queen"

Economics

Currency: South African Pound (Equal to GBP)

Merchant Marine: 2 shipping units

South African National Defence Force


Commanding Officer: Jan Smuts

Army

Current Numbers:
Active Duty Officers and Enlisted: 64,000
Reserves Strength: 130,000

Method of Recruitment: Universal Conscription (for Whites only)

ORBAT

Royal South African Army

Union Defence Force:
1 Motorized Infantry Corps (Pretoria)

Active Citizen Force:
1 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps (Cape Town)
1 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps (Durban)

South African Police Service:
1 Reserve Police Unit (HQ in Bloemfontein)

Royal Asian Rifles
1 Reserve Artillery Division (Pretoria)

Royal South African Navy

First Fleet:
2 Destroyer Flotillas (40 Ships)
3 Light Cruisers

Royal South African Airforce

First Group:
1 Fighter Unit (Pretoria)

David Wolffsohn, head of the Zionist Organization, plans a vacation to South Africa. A sickly man, he hopes the air will improve his health.

(OOC: He really did go, and sadly, this is the extent of my international relations at the moment)

Wolffsohn leaves South Africa on a boat from Capetown to New York. While in South Africa, meetings with local rabbis led to the foundation of a South African branch of the Zionist Organization.

(RL Event)

In November of 1906, Parliament votes to combine the four colonies of South Africa into the Union of South Africa. The Union will be a dominion much like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It its hoped that the Union will allow South Africa to be more easily administered, and will hopefully consolidate the current South African British Holdings.

(Since TLS is missing, I did the builds. They reflect the Imperial Call for Royal Navy Expansion)

1906 South Africa
Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 3

18 resources+.5 food=18.5 points

Build:

Level III Spending-1.5 points

2 Shipping units-6 points

1 production center-11 points (11/24)



1907 South Africa
Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 3

18 resources+.5 food+2 commerce=20.5 points

Build:

Level III Spending-1.5 points

1 production center-13 points (24/24)

Infrastructure upgrade-1 point (year ½)

5 points to Britain


1908 South Africa
Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 3

17 resources+.5 food+2 commerce+4 industry=23.5 points

Build:

Level III Spending-1.5 points

Infrastructure upgrade-1 point (year 2/2)

21 points to Britain

Growth: .7 factories

1908
Major coal find in Rhodesia near Salisbury.

ooc
game terms, 5 coal

1909 South Africa
Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 3

17 resources+.5 food+2 commerce+4 industry=23.5 points

Build:

Level III Spending-1.5 points

22 points to Britain

Growth: .7 factories


1910 South Africa
Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 3

16 resources+.5 food+2 commerce+8 industry=26.5 points

Build:

Level III Spending-1.5 points

25 points to Britain

Growth: .7 factories


1911 South Africa
Population: 5 million
Tech Level: 3

16 resources+.5 food+2 commerce+8 industry=26.5 points

Build:

Level III Spending-1.5 points

3 LC-6 points (paid) year 1/2
2 Destroyers-12 points

7 points to Britain

Growth: .7 factories

Since I've returned, I'll resume taking care of this thread. Many thanks to Parth for taking care of SA since I have been off due to technical difficulties.

OOC: You are very welcome, as has the points you have so kindly granted to me.

BTW, Here's the list of your forces

South African forces:
Regular forces: 1 cavalry division
Reserve forces: 2 cavalry divisions

2 Destroyer units

1 Naval Base (Capetown)

IC: The South African Governor-General poses the issue of native enfranchisement to the African Parliament.

Britain also hopes that South Africa will continue to send monetary assistance to Britain to continue in the building of the Royal Navy.

The Governor-Generals Proposal was brought brought before the Volksraad by a politican of British ancestry. After a day of heated debate, a vote was finally held, with 80% of the Volksrad (240 members) voting against, 45 members (15%) voting for, and 5% (15 members) abstaining. The majority of those voting for the proposal were of British ancestry.

Since I've returned, I'll resume taking care of this thread. Many thanks to Parth for taking care of SA since I have been off due to technical difficulties.

BTW, do your 1912 build rapidly and often so that I can calculate what I need to do.

Parthini;11848381']BTW, do your 1912 build rapidly and often so that I can calculate what I need to do.

I'm confused on a few things;

1. How many factories do I have?

2. What are the resources I have (I want to know what they are).

3. When should I reach tech level 4? The requirements say you need to have Level III Social Spending and 1 Production Center per 50 million people, and I think I have those.

4. Whats a LC? The 1911 Build says

"3 LC-6 points (paid) year 1/2"

Do you mean 3 CL? Which means 3 Light Cruisers? The Military thread says that the Abreviation for Light Cruiser is CL.

5. What do I produce Energy Wise?

In the Volksraad, Prime Minister Botha brings forth "The Defense Act No 12". The Prime Minister summarized it as:

"The Defence Act states that all white males between the ages of 16 and 45 are to serve in the South African Army. The Army is to be formed of the Union Defense Force (a small, professional force of light infantry and cavalry) and the Active Citizen Force, a much larger Landwehr-type army made up of white volunteers and conscripts."

The Act was hotly debated for over 3 days, due to the fact that the military evolved within the tradition of frontier warfare fought by popular militias and small irregular commando forces, reinforced by the Afrikaners' historical distrust of large standing armies. However, the act had sufficient popularity to pass, with 69% (207 Members) voting Yes, 25% (75 members) voting No, and 6% (18 members) abstaining.

South Africa 1912 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 3%

1912 Budget:
15 from resources, 2 commerce, 12 from 3 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein), .5 from food = 29.5 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 5 Million People

Food production
NA

Maintenance:
x3 Cavalry division - .75 Points
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
Total Spent: 1.25

Total Remaining: 28.25

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 1.5 points

Total Spent: 2.75

Total Remaining: 26.75 points

Construction:
none

Total Spent: 2.75

Total Remaining: 26.75

Military Purchases:
x1 Reserve Police Unit - 2 points
x3 CL - 6 points (paid) year 2/2

Total Spent: 10.75

Total Remaining: 18.75

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 18.75 points

Predicted 1913 Budget:
15 from resources, 2 commerce, 10 from 5 production centers (2 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Durban), .5 from food = 27.5 points (.7 Production Centers in Growth, new production center in 1914)

OOC: I'm confused about a number of things

1. The points from Production centres.. "Market Economy Peacetime" means 3% growth and 4 build points from production centres not 2

2. Tech 3? Firstly you certainly have enough production centres to be tech 4 and you are spending Level 3 Social services which is only available in tech 4. Me thinks you are Tech 4

OOC: I'm confused about a number of things

1. The points from Production centres.. "Market Economy Peacetime" means 3% growth and 4 build points from production centres not 2

2. Tech 3? Firstly you certainly have enough production centres to be tech 4 and you are spending Level 3 Social services which is only available in tech 4. Me thinks you are Tech 4


OOC: 4 build points from production centers not 2? I didnt know that ><. When I last played it was 2, but I remember now that it was changed, so thanks for the heads up

Also, I think I'm tech level 4, but according to past budgets I've been tech level 3. Until the mods tell me I am tech level 4, I'm gonna stay with 3.

1 production center per 50 million people, plus Level II social services means you are tech level 4.

OOC: 4 build points from production centers not 2? I didnt know that ><. When I last played it was 2, but I remember now that it was changed, so thanks for the heads up

Also, I think I'm tech level 4, but according to past budgets I've been tech level 3. Until the mods tell me I am tech level 4, I'm gonna stay with 3.

Cut Spending (5% growth; gives you 2 points)

1 production center per 50 million people, plus Level II social services means you are tech level 4.

I agree, effective date will be 1911 for game purposes (tech level 5 has a time requirement)

The Admiralty, wishing to get rid of some of its older Battlecruisers asks South Africa if it would like to purchase a Battlecruiser for 7 points.

OOC: You have to buy your own energy (the Empire is sadly lacking in energy sources). You also have to maintain 1 Naval Base at Capetown (I have another British one there. Important place) which is .1 points.

Also, the Admiralty requests that you construct several more Light Cruisers or Protected Cruisers to assist in protecting trade routes in that vital area.

Parthini;11852500']The Admiralty, wishing to get rid of some of its older Battlecruisers asks South Africa if it would like to purchase a Battlecruiser for 7 points.

OOC: You have to buy your own energy (the Empire is sadly lacking in energy sources). You also have to maintain 1 Naval Base at Capetown (I have another British one there. Important place) which is .1 points.

Also, the Admiralty requests that you construct several more Light Cruisers or Protected Cruisers to assist in protecting trade routes in that vital area.

OOC: I don't have a large enough white population to increase my amount of active soldiers. I can technically only have 36,000 active soldiers, but since I factored in Asian volunteers, I have 40,000.

And don't think I can just get rid of apartheid. If I tried, every single Afrikaner would rise up against the gov't.

South Africa 1913 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 3%

1913 Budget:
15 from resources, 2 commerce, 12 from 3 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein), .5 from food, = 29.5 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 5 Million People

Food production
NA

Maintenance:
x2 Cavalry division - .50 Points
x1 Cavalry division - .50 points
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
Total Spent: 2.3

Total Remaining: 27.2

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 1.5 points

Total Spent: 3.8

Total Remaining: 26.2 points

Construction:
none

Total Spent: 3.8

Total Remaining: 26.2

Military Purchases:
x1 Intelligence Agency (Royal National Intelligence Service: RNIS) - 10 points

Total Spent: 13.8

Total Remaining: 16.2

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 16.2 points

Predicted 1914 Budget:
14 from resources, 2 commerce, 16 from 4 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Piertermaritzburg), .5 from food = 32.5 points (.7 Production Centers in Growth, new production center in 1916)

On a Completely Unrelated Note
Het Bedrijf van de Defensie van Grootfontein

1913 Budget:
.5 points from Germany = .5 points

Maintenance:
x1 Cavalry division - .50points
Total Spent: .5

Total Remaining: 0

Onze Jongens zijn teruggekeerd!
Our Boys have returned!

As they stepped off their boats in Kaapstad (Cape Town) harbour, the Boer volunteers who went off to serve in the German army were greeted by thousands of cheering people. Due to the fact that these Volunteers all went off to war without any government input at all, the rally for the returning volunteers was technically illegal. However, the Police made no move to stop the cheering crowds, and many in fact joined in the celebrations.

As you may know, our lads were a key part of the German forces in French Africa. They spearheaded the invasion of Equatorial Guinea, and lead the German forces all the way to Dakar, in West Africa. Their cavalry expertise was put to excelent use, and without them it is probable that the Germans would not have had as much success in Africa.

General J.B.M. Hertzog, the commander of the volunteers, has been offered the position of Minister of Defence, a position formerly held by Jan Smuts. Prime Minister Botha stated that this decision was due to the fact that "Mr. Hertzog is a man who has military experience...much more recent than that of the Honourable General Smuts." Many, however, view this as a political move; Mr. Hertzog has views that are much more conservative than Mr. Botha and many in the South African Party, and with his newfound popularity (added on to his reputation from the South African War), he could potentially be on his way to becoming Prime Minister himself. It seems that Mr. Botha is a fan of the term "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer".

The Reform of the Union Defence Force

Just days after being given the post of Minister of Defence, J.B.M. Hertzog has put forth a plan to reform the Union Defence Force. "Our plan for a defence force", he began, "was designed for a war similar to the South African War. However, as the Great War has shown us, new technologies have made our tactics out of date. In this war, we have all seen the carnage caused by new inventions. The Machine gun, in particular, has caused extensive damage to units, especially cavalry.

"The problem with this, of course, is that we as a people are used to cavalry warfare. This new century, however, is proving to be a century where cavalry will eventually become obsolete. We will most likely never again fight a war similar to the South African War, but the chances of us fighting a more 'traditional' war are high. I have therefore put into motion a plan to reform the Union Defence Force. Instead of it being a Cavalry force, it shall be a Motorized Infantry force. This will allow us to use many of the tactics many of us are used to, save that we will now be riding around in trucks instead of horses.

"I know that this plan will not be popular with many. Under normal circumstances, I would be the first to oppose changing our culture for military reasons. However, I would rather we trade in our horses for trucks than see our young boys be mowed down by machine guns. It must be said, however, that this plan only applies to the Union Defence Force, not the Active Citizen Force. The Active Citizen Force shall remain a cavalry-force, due to the problems of training and maintaining such a large reservist force with this modern equipment. It must also be reminded that the Active Citizen Force is a force that is for the defence of the homeland, and due to our extensive knowledge of this land, the ACF is best suited to defend it in its current state."

Due to his position as Minister of Defence, Mr. Hertzog does not have to gain Volksraad support for his decision. However, a poll made by this paper shows the majority of South Africans (61% of those polled) favor his new plans. However, a similar number of South Africans (57%) are opposed to reforming the Active Citizen Force, due to the fact that it is a reserve force, and many of the reservists are already trained in horse-ridding, and training them to be infantry would not be practical.

South Africa 1914 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 3%

1914 Budget:
14 from resources, 2 commerce, 16 from 4 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg), .5 from food = 32.5 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 5 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x2 Cavalry division - .50 Points
x1 Cavalry division (Being Upgraded to Motorized Infantry) - .25 points
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
Total Spent: 6.8

Total Remaining: 25.7

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 1.5 points

Total Spent: 8.3

Total Remaining: 24.2 points

Construction:
none

Total Spent: 8.3

Total Remaining: 24.2

Military Purchases:
x1 Motorized Infantry Division (Upgrade from Cavalry Division) - 3 points

Total Spent: 11.3

Total Remaining: 21.2

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 21.2 points

Predicted 1915 Budget:
14 from resources, 2 commerce, 16 from 4 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg), .5 from food = 32.5 points (.7 Production Centers in Growth, new production center in 1916)

OOC: Why do you want bombers?

IC: Britain informs South Africa that it is unwilling to hand over Swaziland and Lesotho at this moment but points out that perhaps at a later time, it will be more appropriate.

Parthini;12031032']OOC: Why do you want bombers?

IC: Britain informs South Africa that it is unwilling to hand over Swaziland and Lesotho at this moment but points out that perhaps at a later time, it will be more appropriate.

OOC: Bombers can blow stuff up. Fighters can't, although I wouldn't mind buying them. Also, it's Basutoland. Not that hard to remember. It's not Lesotho for about 50 years :p

IC: Although the Union is upset about the British decision, we believe that Cabinet has made the decision best for the British empire.

South Africa 1915 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1915 Budget:
14 from resources, .4 from commerce (2 shipping units), 16 from 4 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg), .5 from food = 30.9 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 6 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x2 Cavalry division - .50 Points
x1 Motorized Infantry division - .25 points
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
Total Spent: 6.8

Total Remaining: 24.1

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 1.5 points

Total Spent: 8.3

Total Remaining: 22.6 points

Construction:
x10 Merchant Marine - 10 points

Total Spent: 18.3

Total Remaining: 12.6

Military Purchases:
x1 Fighter Unit (from UK) - 6 points (to UK, 3 for unit, 3 for payment)

Total Spent: 24.3

Total Remaining: 6.6

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 6.6 points (+6 for Fighter Unit)

Predicted 1916 Budget:
14 from resources, 2.4 from commerce (12 shipping units), 20 from 5 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban)= 36.4 points (.6 Production Centers in Growth, new production center in 1917)

South Africa 1916 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1916 Budget:
14 from resources, 2.4 from commerce (12 shipping units), 20 from 5 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban)= 36.4 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 6 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x2 Cavalry division - .50 Points
x1 Motorized Infantry division - .25 points
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
Total Spent: 7.3

Total Remaining: 29.1

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 1.8 points

Total Spent: 9.1

Total Remaining: 27.3 points

Construction:
x12 Merchant Marine - 12 points
x1 Infrastructure Improvement - 1.2 Points (Year 1/2)

Total Spent: 22.3

Total Remaining: 14.1

Military Purchases:
x1 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 6 Points
Upgrading x2 Reserve Cavalry Divisions into 1 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 6 points

Total Spent: 34.3

Total Remaining: 2.1

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 2.1 points

1917 Budget:
13 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), 24 from 6 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 1 Johannesburg)= 41.5 points (.7 Production Centers in Growth, Growth MAXEDIFIED)

South Africa 1917 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1917 Budget:
13 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), 24 from 6 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 1 Johannesburg)= 41.5 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 6 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry division - .25 points
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
Total Spent: 7.3

Total Remaining: 34.2

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 1.8 points

Total Spent: 9.1

Total Remaining: 32.4 points

Construction:
x1 Infrastructure Improvement - 1.2 Points (Year 2/2)
x1 Passenger liner - 3 points (Year 1/2)

Total Spent: 13.3

Total Remaining: 28.2

Military Purchases:
none

Total Spent: 13.3

Total Remaining: 28.2

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 28.2 points

1918 Budget:
13 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), 24 from 6 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 1 Johannesburg)= 41.5 points (.7 Production Centers in Growth, Growth MAXEDIFIED)

South Africa 1918 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1918 Budget:
13 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), 24 from 6 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 1 Johannesburg)= 41.5 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry division - .25 points
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
Total Spent: 7.3

Total Remaining: 34.2

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 9.4

Total Remaining: 32.1 points

Construction:
x1 Infrastructure Improvement (Completed)
x1 Passenger liner - 3 points (Year 2/2)

Total Spent: 12.4

Total Remaining: 29.1

Military Purchases:
x1 Upgrading 1 Motorized Infantry Division to 1 Motorized Infantry Corps- 6 points
x1 Artillery Division - 8 points
Total Spent: 26.4

Total Remaining: 15.1

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 15.1

1919 Budget:
13 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 24 from 6 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 1 Johannesburg)= 41.6 points (.7 Production Centers in Growth, New production center in 1920)

1918 South African General Elections

In the first nation-wide elections since the foundation of the Union of South Africa, 40% of those eligible to vote (281,456 people) participated. The results were as follows:

Volksraad Elections:
South African Party: 189 seats (63%)
National Party: 111 seats (37%)

Prime Minister Elections:
Louis Botha: 168,874 (60%)
J.B.M. Hertzog: 112,584 (40%)

The results show that the SAP and Louis Botha remain in firm control of the Union. It appears that the electorate is against many of the National Party's extreme ideas. However, a sizable percentage of the electorate vote for the National Party and Mr. Hertzog, which means that perhaps there is hope for them after all.

With the recent re-election of the pro-British South Africa Party in South Africa, it appears that the threat of popular revolt against British rule is gone. However, a slight majority of Boers voted for the more republican/nationalist National Party. In an effort to appease the National Party (as well as to please many members of the SAP as well), the government has decided to send a delegation to try and negotiate an eventual relinquishing of Crown control of South Africa's military and foreign policy.

(OOC: Basically, an early Statute of Westminster, although not necessarily for all the Dominions. I'm not looking for instant independence, but I just want a date and such. It also doesn't mean I'm going to go all renegade and stuff, because I'm still going to keep the Crown as the HOS, let British troops stay, have strong economic ties with UK, etc. I just want to be able to pursue my territorial ambitions through peaceful means[read: I want to be able to spend the extra 25 points a year I make on purchasing insignificant colonies from other countries])

South Africa 1919 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1919 Budget:
13 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), .1 from passenger liner, 24 from 6 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 1 Johannesburg)= 41.6 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 29.05

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 26.95 points

Construction:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 26.95

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 26.95

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 26.95

1920 Budget:
12 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 6 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 44.9 points (.7 Production Centers in Growth, Produktion Maxed)

Frustrated at a lack of budgetory reports from the Union of South Africa, the United Kingdom excersises its right to legislate on behalf of the South African colonies, and proposes a budget for the 1920 fiscal year (and sees it passed in the Volksraad, as well).

South Africa 1920 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1919 Budget:
12 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 44.9 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 32.35

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 30.25

Construction:
4 Shipping Units-4 points
1 Ocean Liner-1 point (year 1 of 3)
Total Spent: 19.65

Total Remaining: 25.25

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 19.65

Total Remaining: 25.25

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 25.25

1920 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7 points

Frustrated at a lack of budgetory reports from the Union of South Africa, the United Kingdom excersises its right to legislate on behalf of the South African colonies, and proposes a budget for the 1920 fiscal year (and sees it passed in the Volksraad, as well).

South Africa 1920 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1920 Budget:
12 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 44.9 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 32.35

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 30.25

Construction:
4 Shipping Units-4 points
1 Ocean Liner-1 point (year 1 of 3)
Total Spent: 19.65

Total Remaining: 25.25

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 19.65

Total Remaining: 25.25

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 25.25

1920 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7 points


OOC: I was gonna get to that :p

IC:

The Volksraad, already dissapointed with the news that the Crown has no plans for giving South Africa its freedom, points out that South Africa cannot support another Passenger Line, due to its small population. The economic proposal is rejected, and another one is proposed by the Minister of Defence, J.M. Hertzog (even though it is 99% the same as the one proposed by the Crown). It passes.

South Africa 1920 Build, Tech Level 4
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1920 Budget:
12 from resources, 4.8 from commerce (24 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 44.9 points

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 32.35

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 30.25

Construction:
4 Shipping Units-4 points
Total Spent: 18.65

Total Remaining: 26.25

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 18.65

Total Remaining: 26.25

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 26.25

1921 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7 points

1920

New Flag For South Africa

Seizing his chance to further the nationalist cause, the Minister of Defence (J.B.M Hertzog) proposed a new flag for the Union of South Africa:

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In order to appease the pro-British elements in South Africa, the new flag would always be flown side-by-side with the Union Jack, thus meaning that South Africa had two official flags. Mr. Hertzog, the flags designer, stated that "the Prinsevlag is to be the first flag hoisted on South African soil that is politically neutral, as it is not the national flag of any nation other than South Africa."

After a heated debate in the Volksraad, the Flag Act (1920) was passed with 67% of the Volksraad (201 MPs) voting Yes, and 33% (99 MPs) voting No.

South African Economy (1921-1925)


South Africa 1921 Build, Tech Level 4.5
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1921 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein,
1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7; -.457 for corruption = 45.243

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 32.693

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 30.593

Construction:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 30.593

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 30.593

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 30.593

1922 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7 points

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South Africa 1922 Build, Tech Level 4.5
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1922 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7; -.457 for corruption, -2.285 from recession = 42.958

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 30.408

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Construction:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 17.858

1923 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7 points

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South Africa 1923 Build, Tech Level 4.5
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1923 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7; -.457 for corruption, -2.285 from recession = 42.958

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 30.408

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Construction:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 17.858

1924 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7 points

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South Africa 1924 Build, Tech Level 4.5
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1924 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7; -.457 for corruption, -2.285 from recession = 42.958

Energy:
NA

Population: 7 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 30.408

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.1 points

Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Construction:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 14.65

Total Remaining: 17.858

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 17.858

1925 Budget:
12 from resources, 5.6 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 45.7 points

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South Africa 1924 Build, Tech Level 4.5
Spending Type: Market Economy Peacetime, Growth: 2%

1924 Budget:
6 from resources, 2.8 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 36.9; -.369 for corruption, -9.225 from recession = 27.306

Energy:
NA

Population: 7.5 Million People

Food production
8

Maintenance:
x1 Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Reserve Motorized Infantry Corps - 1 point
x2 Destroyer flotilla - .50 points
x1 Police Unit - .25 points
x3 Light Cruisers - .30
x1 Intelligence Agency - 5 points
x1 Fighter Units - .5 points
x1 Artillery Division - 4 points
Total Spent: 12.55

Total Remaining: 14.756

Social Services:
Level III Social Services - 2.25 points

Total Spent: 14.8

Total Remaining: 12.506

Construction:
none
Total Spent: 14.8

Total Remaining: 12.506

Military Purchases:
none
Total Spent: 14.8

Total Remaining: 12.506

Foreign Aid:
United Kingdom: 12.506

1926 Budget:
6 from resources, 2.8 from commerce (28 shipping units), .1 from Passenger Liner, 28 from 7 production centers (1 Cape Town, 1 Pretoria, 1 Bloemfontein, 1 Pietermaritzburg, 1 Durban, 2 Johannesburg)= 36.9

The South African government is informed that His Majesty's Government would be willing to discuss independence, dependent on certain terms being met, once the world economy begins to improve.

When this news is leaked to the press by opposition members in the Cabinet, the National Party raises an uproar. As one member of the Volksraad, Daniel François Malan, stated "This shows that the Crown has no interest in what is best for the South African people, and that it only wishes to continue its exploitation of South Africa's natural resources. By stating that they will only begin negotiations once the economic situation begins to improve, they show that it is their wish to hold off negotiations as long as possible, and that the King wish esto use South African hard labor in order for the royalty to continue living in opulent style."

After this statement, the Volksraad was filled with furious debating. Eventually, however, it was decided that it would be up to the people to decide, as new elections were planned for next year (1926).

After closed-door discussions in Pretoria, Cape Town, and London, the British government officially informs the Volksraad that Britain will agree to independence for the Union of South Africa sometime in the early years of the next decade (between 1 January 1930 and 1 January 1933), following a period of transition to majority rule.

In the face of South African complaints about sending grants to the United Kingdom, Great Britain has agreed to give the Union the choice of sending funds to help pay for the defense of the Empire, or to contribute soldiers to assist in said defense.

After closed-door discussions in Pretoria, Cape Town, and London, the British government officially informs the Volksraad that Britain will agree to independence for the Union of South Africa sometime in the early years of the next decade (between 1 January 1930 and 1 January 1933), following a period of transition to majority rule.

In the face of South African complaints about sending grants to the United Kingdom, Great Britain has agreed to give the Union the choice of sending funds to help pay for the defense of the Empire, or to contribute soldiers to assist in said defense.

The SAP seizes its chance to pull the carpet out from under the NP, and the British proposal is accepted with a vote of 67% of the Volksraad (201 MPs) voting Yes, and 33% (99 MPs) voting No. The substantial opposition is, according to the opposition, "Because we do not believe that the African Population is suited to rule South Africa."