Is South Africa a 'safe haven' IF World War 3 breaks out?

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South Africa has been named as one of the countries considered a “safe haven” in the case of World War 3 breaking out. While US President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire in the Israel and Iran conflict, both have been accused of violating the conditions.

Over the past 12 days, the countries have engaged in countless missile attacks on each other over a dispute on nuclear weapons.

Hundreds of civilians are believed to have died, although an accurate death toll has yet to be confirmed.

CEASEFIRE CALLED, VIOLATED IN IRAN/ISRAEL CONFLICT?

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had been called between Israel and Iran. The countries have engaged in 12 days of warfare over Iran’s development of nuclear weapons.

Trump claimed on his Truth Social networ that both countries had to be “peaceful and respectful” and that the prospect of World War 3 was now a thing of the past.

However, a short time later, reports emerged that both Iran and Israel had violated the ceasfire aggreement.

Acknowledging the reports, Trump ordered Israel to “not drop those bombs” and “turn around their planes and head home”.

He added: “Nobody will be hurt. The ceasefire is in effect”.

Could this drastically change and the world find itself on the brink of another war?

WORLD WAR 3: SOUTH AFRICA AND OTHER COUNTRIES ON ‘SAFE HAVEN’ LIST

On social media, the concept of World War 3 has sent many into panic mode.

Global citizens have concerned about if their country could be drafted into the conflict, and how it will affect their livelihoods. Others are even preparing to flee to out of fear of possible danger.

Some have even compiled a list of “safe haven” countries

With it’s mountains, caves and crevices, South Africa finds itself as a possible place to “shield” from a global war.

According to reports, an “abundant food sources, fertile land, and access to freshwater” make it a “strong prospect for self-sufficiency”..

Here is a list of other countries currently on the World War 3 “safe haven” list:

Switzerland
Argentina
Iceland
Chile
Indonesia
Greenland
New Zealand
Antartica

COULD POLITICS CHANGE EVERYTHING?

While South Africa has resources in abundance to survive World War 3, it could become a potential target given its historical allegiance to Iran and the Middle East.

In 2023, SA brought a case of genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its conflict in Gaza.

EFF leader Julius Malema has publicly backed Iran’s strikes on Israel. Addressing party members at a funeral over the weekend, he said: “We reject the bullying of this nation by the United States, Israel, and its allies, and we stand by their right to defend themselves by any means necessary.

He added: “Let Israel finally have a taste of the devastation and violence it has perpetrated in Gaza.”