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Western Cape province: conflict events in July 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Western Cape province, South Africa. Country-wide report: South Africa, July 2026.
6events6 the month before
7est. deathsrange 6–7
6civilian deaths
Western Cape province, South Africa saw 6 recorded events and 7 estimated deaths in July 2026. That is about the same as the previous month (6). The death toll range is 6 to 7.
67% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 6.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, July 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2026 | West Coast municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Government of South Africa vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 3 sources | 1 0–1 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | March and March, Operation Dudula vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | March and March, Operation Dudula vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | City of Cape Town municipality Western Cape province | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 5 | 7 |
| March and March, Operation Dudula | 2 | 2 |
| 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.