Could South Africa be a ‘safe haven’ if World War 3 erupts?

Experts have named South Africa as one of the countries considered a “safe haven” if World War 3 breaks out. Although US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, both nations have been accused of violating its terms.

For the past 12 days, Israel and Iran have launched numerous missile attacks at each other in a dispute over nuclear weapons.

While reports suggest that hundreds of civilians may have died, officials have yet to confirm an exact death toll.

CEASEFIRE CALLED, VIOLATED IN IRAN/ISRAEL CONFLICT?

Early Tuesday morning, US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after 12 days of conflict over Iran’s nuclear weapons programme.

Posting on his Truth Social network, Trump claimed both countries had agreed to remain “peaceful and respectful,” declaring that the threat of World War 3 was over.

However, not long after his announcement, reports surfaced that both Iran and Israel had breached the ceasefire agreement.

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, talk of World War 3 has triggered widespread panic.

People around the world have expressed fear that their countries could be drawn into the conflict and worry about how it might impact their lives. Some are even preparing to flee, fearing potential 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.”