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Western Cape province: conflict events in January 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Western Cape province, South Africa. Country-wide report: South Africa, January 2026.
4eventsnone the month before
12est. deaths
10civilian deaths
Western Cape province, South Africa saw 4 recorded events and 12 estimated deaths in January 2026. The previous month had no recorded events.
75% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 10.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, January 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 9 civilian, 4 sources | 9 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | West Coast municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 7 | 15 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Sep 2025Aug 2025Jun 2025Sep 2024
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.