# trade union (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover trade union. Page: Feed: --- ## [53 candidates cleared for Mowbray Muslim Cemetery election](https://vocfm.co.za/53-candidates-cleared-for-mowbray-muslim-cemetery-election/) _2026-08-22 · Daanyaal Matthews · Voice of the Cape_ By Oyisa George The Mowbray Muslim Cemetery Board election will go ahead this Sunday, with 53 candidates cleared to contest 11 positions under court oversight. The election follows a lengthy legal dispute over the governance of the cemetery and is being overseen by an independent panel appointed by the court. \[...\] The post 53 candidates cleared for Mowbray Muslim Cemetery election appeared first… ## [Human rights lawyer challenges government stance on coal exports to Israel](https://vocfm.co.za/human-rights-lawyer-challenges-government-stance-on-coal-exports-to-israel/) _2026-08-21 · Daanyaal Matthews · Voice of the Cape_ By Oyisa George A human rights lawyer has challenged the government’s justification for continuing coal exports to Israel, arguing that South Africa can restrict trade under international law despite World Trade Organisation rules. Speaking to VOC News, Sirhaan Ché Khan says the WTO’s non-discrimination principle is not absolute and includes \[...\] The post Human rights lawyer challenges government… ## [Knysna Killings Spark Calls for Urgent State Intervention After Three Councillors, Taxi Leader Targeted](https://vocfm.co.za/knysna-killings-spark-calls-for-urgent-state-intervention-after-three-councillors-taxi-leader-targeted/) _2026-08-21 · Odwa Mkentane · Voice of the Cape_ The Alliance of Citizens for Change (A.C.C.) says the killing of a sitting councillor and a former councillor within such a short period cannot be treated as routine criminal activity, and the situation in Knysna requires urgent and coordinated intervention by the State. Former Knysna Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa (48), a \[...\] The post Knysna Killings Spark Calls for Urgent State Intervention After Three… ## [Police Probe Death of 17-Year-Old Strand Secondary Learner During School Hours](https://vocfm.co.za/114863-2/) _2026-08-21 · Odwa Mkentane · Voice of the Cape_ Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old, grade 11 learner from Strand Secondary School who died during school hours on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. “Strand police registered an inquest for investigation following the death of a \[...\] The post Police Probe Death of 17-Year-Old Strand Secondary Learner… ## [(untitled)](https://vocfm.co.za/114859-2/) _2026-08-21 · Odwa Mkentane · Voice of the Cape_ Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old, grade 11 learner from Strand Secondary School who died during school hours on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. “Strand police registered an inquest for investigation following the death of a \[...\] The post appeared first on Voice of the Cape . ## [Two More ANC Members Killed, Police Launch Manhunt](https://vocfm.co.za/two-more-anc-members-killed-police-launch-manhunt/) _2026-08-21 · Odwa Mkentane · Voice of the Cape_ Police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators of a shooting incident that left two ANC members dead in Knysna on Thursday evening. The killings come almost 24 hours after Ward 8 councillor and former mayor Aubrey Tsengwa was also shot dead on Wednesday night. Two ANC members killed on \[...\] The post Two More ANC Members Killed, Police Launch Manhunt appeared first on Voice of the Cape . ## [Western Cape Police Offer R100,000 Reward for Information on Multiple Murders](https://vocfm.co.za/western-cape-police-offer-r100000-reward-for-information-on-multiple-murders/) _2026-08-21 · Daanyaal Matthews · Voice of the Cape_ By Ragheema Mclean Western Cape police are offering a cash reward of up to R100,000 per case for information that could lead to the successful arrest and conviction of suspects linked to multiple murders in Gugulethu, Langa and Lingelethu West. The reward comes as detectives continue investigating a series of \[...\] The post Western Cape Police Offer R100,000 Reward for Information on Multiple… ## [International Nasheed Artist Motasem Al-Asali to Perform in Cape Town](https://vocfm.co.za/international-nasheed-artist-motasem-al-asali-to-perform-in-cape-town/) _2026-08-21 · Aneeqa Du Plessis · Voice of the Cape_ By Ragheema Mclean Internationally renowned Quran reciter and nasheed artist Dr Shaykh Motasem Al-Asali is set to bring his distinctive vocals to Cape Town as part of his “Echoes of Praise” South Africa Tour 2026. The Syrian-born artist, who hails from Damascus, will perform at Cape Town City Hall on \[...\] The post International Nasheed Artist Motasem Al-Asali to Perform in Cape Town appeared… ## [Food prices remain under pressure despite lower inflation](https://vocfm.co.za/food-prices-remain-under-pressure-despite-lower-inflation/) _2026-08-20 · Oyisa George · Voice of the Cape_ South Africa’s food inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, but rising fuel costs and global tensions could threaten the relief for households. Statistics South Africa says food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation slowed to 0.9% last month, with lower prices for meat and cereal products \[...\] The post Food prices remain under pressure despite lower inflation appeared first… ## [Trump’s third-country deportations raise legal concerns](https://vocfm.co.za/trumps-third-country-deportations-raise-legal-concerns/) _2026-08-20 · Oyisa George · Voice of the Cape_ The Trump administration’s use of third countries to receive deported migrants is facing growing scrutiny, with questions over the legality and treatment of those being transferred. Speaking to VOC News, former US diplomat and political analyst Brooks Spector says the practice is permitted under US law, but remains subject to \[...\] The post Trump’s third-country deportations raise legal concerns… ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KfnKf3HXh28z) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [AfriForum and March and March Forge Unlikely Alliance Amid Questions Over Political Motives](https://vocfm.co.za/afriforum-and-march-and-march-forge-unlikely-alliance-amid-questions-over-political-motives/) _2026-08-20 · Daanyaal Matthews · Voice of the Cape_ By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Commenting on the newly announced partnership between the AfriForum and the March and March movement, political analyst Dr Kelvin Knowles questioned the substantive collaboration and political positioning between the movements. AfriForum and the March and March movement have announced a collaborative working group on Wednesday to \[...\] The post AfriForum and March and March… ## [Operation Ubuntu Condemns Violent Clashes During Anti-Illegal Immigration March in Bellville](https://vocfm.co.za/operation-ubuntu-condemns-violent-clashes-during-anti-illegal-immigration-march-in-bellville/) _2026-08-20 · Daanyaal Matthews · Voice of the Cape_ By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The organising committee of Operation Ubuntu condemned in the strongest possible terms the bloody criminal acts of vigilante terror perpetrated yesterday in Cape Town by the March and March movement. Chaos erupted in the Bellville CBD yesterday as an anti-illegal immigration march descended into violent clashes, \[...\] The post Operation Ubuntu Condemns Violent Clashes… ## [WCED confirms investigation into alleged Inappropriate conduct at Silvertown Primary School](https://vocfm.co.za/wced-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-inappropriate-conduct-at-silvertown-primary-school/) _2026-08-20 · Daanyaal Matthews · Voice of the Cape_ By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed it is aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct against a staff member at a primary school in Silvertown, Athlone. It is not clear at this stage as to what specific allegations the staff member is facing. The WCED \[...\] The post WCED confirms investigation into alleged Inappropriate conduct at Silvertown Primary… ## [Police Probes Knysna Shooting that killed a ward councillor, Injured Three](https://vocfm.co.za/police-probes-knysna-shooting-that-killed-a-ward-councillor-injured-three/) _2026-08-20 · Daanyaal Matthews · Voice of the Cape_ By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Provincial police are investigating a murder and three counts of attempted murder following a shooting of ANC councillor Aubrey Tsengwa in the incident in Joodsekamp, Knysna, on Wednesday evening. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says according to preliminary information, the councillor was driving a vehicle with three \[...\] The post Police Probes Knysna Shooting that… ## [Hichilema Secures Second Term in Zambia](https://vocfm.co.za/hichilema-secures-second-term-in-zambia/) _2026-08-20 · Lee-Yandra Paulsen · Voice of the Cape_ Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term after winning the country’s 2026 Presidential Election with 61.5 percent of the vote. His re-election follows a campaign and vote-counting process marked by political tensions, with concerns raised over the treatment of opposition parties, political violence and the temporary suspension of \[...\] The post Hichilema Secures Second Term… ## [Questions Raised Over Adams’ Commission Testimony](https://vocfm.co.za/questions-raised-over-adams-commission-testimony/) _2026-08-20 · Lee-Yandra Paulsen · Voice of the Cape_ Suspended MP Fadiel Adams has continued his testimony before the Madlanga Commission, detailing allegations against senior Crime Intelligence officers and explaining his role in opening criminal cases against them. Adams told the Commission that he acted on advice from the late police general Andre Lincoln when lodging complaints. However, questions \[...\] The post Questions Raised Over Adams’… ## [UWC study finds Langa mothers face barriers to accessing Child Support Grant](https://vocfm.co.za/uwc-study-finds-langa-mothers-face-barriers-to-accessing-child-support-grant/) _2026-08-19 · Aneeqa Du Plessis · Voice of the Cape_ By Oyisa George A University of the Western Cape study has found that mothers in Langa often experience delays in accessing the Child Support Grant (CSG), with long queues, documentation problems, cultural practices and difficulties travelling with newborn babies among the key barriers. Speaking to VOC News, UWC Master of \[...\] The post UWC study finds Langa mothers face barriers to accessing… ## [Trade unions back sugar workers’ strike as wage talks collapse](https://vocfm.co.za/trade-unions-back-sugar-workers-strike-as-wage-talks-collapse/) _2026-08-19 · Aneeqa Du Plessis · Voice of the Cape_ By Odwa Mkentane The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has thrown its full support behind the Food and Allied Workers’ Union (FAWU) and thousands of sugar workers who have embarked on protected strike action following the breakdown of wage negotiations. At the heart of the dispute are demands \[...\] The post Trade unions back sugar workers’ strike as wage talks collapse appeared…