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My fellow South Africans,

I thank you for you faith in me this term. Amid rampant speculation and supposition, I deliver an overview of this term; what this administration achieved, where we failled, and what we left unfinished. I also will share a glimpse of what needs doing and the future we strive towards.

While there were a few faults, they can all be addressed with a few Cabinet reshuffles. The weaknesses stemmed from low activity, terrible time-zone problems clashes, or new people lacking confidence to assert themselves. If 10 hour days did not overlap significantly enough with SA prime times while yielding good results with our more remote allies. This is easily addressed with a craftier choice in deputy and increased use of the forum-bin system I introduced to keep everyone in the loop.

South Africa International
Foreign affairs was abuzz with activity. We have made fantastic in-roads. The battle fields are about to shift in a large way, and South Africa have been pivotal in putting the right people together.

CSC Accord
The great accomplishemnt this term was formalising CSC and finalising membership once differences were defined. The accord is currently before all congresses for ratification, with a few countries delaying it for their new CPs to ratify.

We have been asked if CSC a new allinace. I prefer to refer to it as complimentary alliance to EDEN and TERRA. The nature of the international alliances and their structures and foes mean that the smaller countries suffer a little for support. The problems are usually small on the global scale, but can be critical to stability. Their rapid resolution allows us to amplify the contribution we can make back to our primary alliances. Stability in small countries is essential to their ultimate significance.

The first month will set the tone for CSC. Eager to participate, we have already had significant support amongst one another which foreshadows a very successful venture. Our small successes have resulted in a significant improvement in stability and contributions.

This is not all though. Another regional grouping is in the works which should round up all the small countries. but this is news for later.

South Africa Domestically
The truth of South Africa is we are incredibly stable. While there was some big noise about 'domestic affairs' the forum signup was exceedingly good considering the birth rate. New player information did need more work and requires a passionate communicator to drive it. But largely, we did well.

It was not the policy of this administration to actively recruit immigrants. We are a little more subtle. We deploy our army, let people become curious about these cool cadres, and lure them in with charm and community. They stay longer. Observe the South African Foreign Legion. Enough said.

The single biggest disappointment I have is not having a regular Mass Attack for civilians yet. The other side of the argument is that the majority of citizens are in a formal military (near 80😵. The military unification is going smoothly, and Mass Attacks have been extended well. This was originally a Tenshibo initiative costed by me as MoF which I continued because I buy into the philosophy.

[Goals]
My election platform was:
✔ continue getting MU and eSAAF cooperating.
✔ institute training funding for new players to aid retention
✔ finish the Comrades under the Southern Cross Southern Hemisphere alliance work
✔ expand our MPPs
✔ and tweak the expanding economy
✔ 10% population growth (14% achieved)
✔ 10% economic growth (16% achieved)

I met every one of them.

We chose not to modify Taxes, but have adopted more MPPs to see if they are significant in removing cash from the economy. The desired effect is to increase the value of the ZAR. It is too early to tell the results yet, but I suspect that it is a short-term tool since ultimately removing cash does not change its intrinsic value.

Near the end of term, we adopted more MPPs because of alliance requirements. I was sure nobody would object to overriding one goals with one of more strategic importance.

Additional initiatives included overhauling the Ministry of Security. Significant flaws have been revealed and we are working at integrating our known-offender information with that of allies. Early days, but on the go.

Foreign affairs also pursued establishing relations with One nations. Just because we are enemies doesn't mean we cannot be cordial. The result are still out on this, but I am confident that diligence will yield results.

Re-election
The one thing I did learn is that a month passes fast.

The majority of my term was behind the scenes work. I ask that you continue to complete the effort to dismantle ivory towers of inefficiency. We are small and deserve more dynamic ministries. Unfortunately, the nature of what we did led to too limited communication. While the Ministry of Communication did a great job, I fell short in putting pen to paper more often. The coming months will give more opportunity for public interaction by virtue of how we have positioned ourselves internationally. Use it.

South Africa makes a call for anyone interested in getting their hands dirty to volunteer to help lead the country to continued prosperity. Our international standing has improved significantly and South Africa is a go to country used for mediation. We need able bodies with time and passion to spare. Keep the ball rolling instead of reverting to the same old. Make October your presidency by participating in numbers. There is a lot to do, and place for everyone. I ask you to make this the people's presidency.

I ask you to re-elect Miyagiyoda (or the spirit of) in Rocktober.
I ask you to be be involved.

Choose your next president carefully. Ignore party lines and ask what they will do for South Africa. Ask how they will involve you in South Africa. Its your vote. Your country. Your future.

Make SA Rock.