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I personally believe South Africa should be either a person of either the Nguni or Batho group of people and be female with braids. Around about 80% of people in South Africa belong to those two groups of people, the rest fill in around about 20% of the population. Now due to the fact that many of the countries are somewhat resembling their World War II counterparts, I would also give South Africa traits of its history during that time.

During World War II there indeed acts that were indeed segregating its people depending on race. Apartheid only officially started in 1948 but already during 1900 - 1945 there were already unfair acts put into law. There were of course many protests and a lot of the countries most recognizable political parties were already formed. Now in terns of the actual wars, South Africa, did end up the allies side in the war against Germany. But Germany was sympathetic toward South Africa because of the events of the Second Boer War. There were actually Italian, French, Russian and German allies on the side of the South Africans during that time. Also during World War I South Africa had the very important job of taking Namibia (South Western Africa) away from Germany. From there on (until its independence) Namibia would become one of South Africa's provinces in all technicality.

During the onset of World War II there were big tensions in the South African government about being Neutral in the War or declaring war against Germany. Thanks to Jan Smuts and his South African Party  South Africa was able to join the allies in the war. There is much more to describe about political parties and figureheads here and other Nazi inspired groups but that is another story entirely. Although I would like to mention Germany was well aware what was going on in South Africa and they did make plans in trying to assassinate Jan Smuts and then installing another government that would help out Germany in the war. The man sent to do the job was Robey Leibbrandt who was a well known South African boxer and was of Afrikaans and German decent. Look him up on the internet if you are interested. There was also the former minister of defense who traveled to Germany before the war and met Hitler and all the other dictators in Europe at the time.

But down to the point. In Hetalia I would imagine South Africa to act very nasty (or simply unpleasant ) towards England. Similair to how Southern Italy showed its unpleasantness to Germany. This stems from England's colonization of the country. However it would be very aware of the consequences if Germany should win the war. I can imagine Germany phoning South Africa asking it if its really on the right side but of course South Africa will just not listen to Germany. Despite that it probably would be glad to hear when England suffers a defeat from Germany. This sort of takes a page from India's stance on Germany and England. .. "My enemy's enemy is my friend". However it wont have hostility towards Italy at all. It might seem suspicious towards Japan (reflecting on the fear at one point in the war when it was thought that Japan might invade South Africa due to its very strategic position on the map). It will get along with any country in Southern Africa (which a lot of have been seen in Gakuen Hetalia in the African class) and Africa in general. It will like Brazil and India. It might even like China and Russia a lot to an extent (or any nation that had revolutions near, after or during the time). It might like America as a friend sometimes, but might call it racist here and there. It will show uneasiness towards the Netherlands. More uneasiness might be shown if it encounters Portugal due to its colonies in Africa. In terms of Seychelles, New Zealand, Madascar and Australia it probably will be friendly but might want to give them anti British ideas at times.

What should South Africa be wearing? Thats a bit tough but during this time of World War II most were wearing suits and common western clothes at the time. It probably might even be plausible for it to wear a khaki military uniform (and later on in the years it probably will change attire).

Well these are just my personal thoughts. I am South African just by the way and I have always taken interest in South Africa during those times and there is much to be said about it. But anyway remember these were just my personal opinions and not everyone has agreed with me.