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Western Cape province: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Western Cape province, South Africa. Country-wide report: South Africa, May 2026.
2events2 the month before
4est. deathsrange 4–7
3civilian deaths
Western Cape province, South Africa saw 2 recorded events and 4 estimated deaths in May 2026. 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
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 | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| March and March, Operation Dudula | 1 | 3 |
| The Americans gang | 1 | 1 |
| Fancy Boys Gang | 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.