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South Africa: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
2events2 the month before
4est. deathsrange 4–7
3civilian deaths
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in South Africa, with 4 estimated deaths. That is about the same as the previous month (2). The death toll range is 4 to 7.
50% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 3.
The most active pairing was March and March, Operation Dudula - Civilians with 1 events.
Where events happened
Regions, May 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape province | 2 | 4 |
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Eden district municipality Western Cape province | March and March, Operation Dudula vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian | 3 3–6 |
| 4 May 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | The Americans gang vs Fancy Boys Gang Non-state | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| March and March, Operation Dudula | 1 |
| The Americans gang | 1 |
| Fancy Boys Gang | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 0 |
| Non-state | 1 |
| One-sided | 1 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.