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Salam Aleykum to all my readers,

Saudi Arabia and South Africa are in one alliance, called Non-alligned Nations of eRepublik or in the short and usual form NaN. South Africa could become our most important partner, day by day we work more with them together. Because of that, I like to present you not only the government, but also the political parties, representated by their presidents.

I talked to Wilpanzer, the president of the South African Gold Party, about the party platform, the situation in South Africa and his personal goals for South Africa.



What are the goals of the South African Gold Party (short: SAGP)?

Social goals:
The SAGP strives to bring social stability to eSouth Africa (short: eSA). We don't only strive for equality for our own members, but also for all the people of eSA. The foundation of SAGP's beliefs is believing that all our active members are golden. An individual given time, opportunity and reward will not only yield great results for himself/herself, but also his/her community.

Political goals:
SAGP strives for equality, but specifically inclusiveness. We've noted that there's an unnoticed elite residing in eSA. We don't know whether this elite was intentionally created or automatically founded within a sub-group in eSA, but we want everyone in eSA to have an equal chance at having an A-Grade political career.

We also believe in the free flow of information. Whether a government wants it or not. A basis of a successful democracy is the free flow of information between the government and people. We therefore strive for respectable seats in the cabinet and congress in order to provide quality representation for our people.


How would you describe the current situation inside of eSouth Africa? What are, in your opinion, the main problems in eSouth Africa?

The failing economy and game mechanics has put internal affairs in eSA into a steady decline. We have useless and baseless arguments scattered on forum. The trust between government and citizen has also reached an all-time low. There are people who are using these small issues as leverage to promote their own agendas. We also have a few rogue parties with anarchist-liberals who want to empty the national treasury and sack the current government. One of the biggest problems is also our relation with eBrazil. A big portion of the public dislike eBrazil's government and label their dealings as raw deals.


What is your personal opinion on the current government? Do you support them or do you criticize their way of governing?

I've always tried to have a positive outlook on our government. We're in a very obscure situation. In some instances the government shares important info with only the top brass. Our president rarely writes article/starts forum posts. Calling elections democratic is a joke sometimes.

We have CP candidates winning runs without providing platforms. We have assigned cabinet members who never/rarely write articles. Many decisions coming from the voting public are pre-set because of good relations/grudges. It's often not about what the person can do, but who he/she is. All in all I'm more negative-set against the government these days. Like a few others, my eyes are opening and looking to a more inclusive future.


If you were president, what would you change?

I doubt that a single president can right the wrongs in one go. I would focus on the economy and foreign relations. Economically I'd propose subsidizing active businessmen willing to offer their companies as communes. In turn both private and national Military Unit Members will have access to supplies.

In regards to foreign affairs, I'd focus on strengthening NaN to such a point where its bite can be as hard as its bark. I'd also increase national consciousness by starting discussions regarding eBrazil. We need a long productive conversation which will resonate our public opinion of eBrazil throughout the eSoutern Hemisphere. People need to know that they don't have to stay silent. It's our country and we may express our concern regarding our country's essential right to self rule. We don't want to be a puppet. We also will have to recognize our past relations with eBrazil, as eBrazil initially had a positive impact on us. That's why it's important to recognize what changed about eBrazil's stance against us...their public, as I've seen from eBrazil independents aiding us, is less hostile against than their more aggressive government.

Militarily I'd definitely try to get some more effective supply distribution systems in eSAAF, which links to my subsidizing idea.


What do you think of Saudi Arabia?

In all honesty Saudi Arabia is out of eSouth Africa's sphere of influence. Of course that can change, but we'd need the media in eSA informing its people of eSaudi Arabia and people in eSaudi Arabia learning about people in eSA. We need to learn about each other and each others situation so that we can set effective plans for defending and aiding both countries. Only after we cancel out the ignorance gap between our two countries can we make an honest assessment of each other. I'm naturally for eSaudi Arabia, because it's in NaN, but also because its a land of a threatened people just like ourselves...and when we lock shields and spears we can deliver a big enough blow to keep "raider" countries away.


How would you improve the relationship between eSaudi Arabia and eSouth Africa?

As I mentioned in the previous answer: canceling out ignorance is key. This includes knowing effective battle times, knowing enemies of eSaudi Arabia and what the situation is in eSaudi Arabia. A continuous MPP would also benefit both of our countries militarily in regards to constant Daily Orders. Through the media module(articles) we can connect. People inherently need to connect with each other in one or another way...which eRep's module helps us with. We can also use IRC where #NaN is a very good place to learn about members of NaN.



Thank you for the interview!



Hassan Salama
Saudi Ambassador in South Africa