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Western Cape province: conflict events in February 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Western Cape province, South Africa. Country-wide report: South Africa, February 2026.
8events4 the month before
14est. deaths
1civilian deaths
In February 2026, UCDP recorded 8 organized-violence events in Western Cape province, South Africa, with 14 estimated deaths. That is +100% compared with 4 events the month before.
88% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 7 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, February 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
| 21 Feb 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Government of South Africa vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 14 | 26 |
| Government of South Africa | 1 | 1 |
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.