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Gauteng province: conflict events in July 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Gauteng province, South Africa. Country-wide report: South Africa, July 2026.
4events3 the month before
9est. deaths
8civilian deaths
Gauteng province, South Africa saw 4 recorded events and 9 estimated deaths in July 2026. That is +33% compared with 3 events the month before.
75% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 8.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Civilians with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, July 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2026 | Gauteng province | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian | 4 |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Ekurhuleni municipality Gauteng province | March and March, Operation Dudula vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian | 3 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Ekurhuleni municipality Gauteng province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Gauteng province | Government of South Africa vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 3 | 6 |
| March and March, Operation Dudula | 1 | 3 |
| Government of South Africa | 1 | 1 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Feb 2026
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.