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South Africa: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
2events15 the month before
3est. deaths
0civilian deaths
South Africa saw 2 recorded events and 3 estimated deaths in April 2026. That is -87% compared with 15 events the month before.
100% of the month's events were non-state conflict.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 1 events.
Where events happened
Regions, April 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape province | 2 | 3 |
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 11 Apr 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | The Americans gang vs Nice Time Kids Non-state, 3 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 2 |
| The Americans gang | 1 |
| Nice Time Kids | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 0 |
| Non-state | 2 |
| One-sided | 0 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.