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4 days ago
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Community rallies to find the killer of 75-year-old Hanover Park woman
Mary Douman, 75, was found murdered inside her home in Hanover Park. Image: Supplied Angry residents in Hanover Park have vowed to find the killer of a 75-year-old woman after she was found murdered in her bed on Wednesday following a burglary. Police were called to the Surburg Walk home of well-loved resident, Mary Douman, after her body was discovered by her son who had been working night shift. Residents mobilised as soon as news spread of the tragedy and vowed to track her killer if police didn't. They said they would do so by searching each premises in the community for the stolen items, including a mountain bike. They also called on relatives to hand over the murderer over to police. Police spokesperson, Joseph Swartbooim said: 'The circumstances surrounding this incident are now the subject of an investigation by the South African Police Service. Philippi police responded to a complaint on July 23. Upon arrival at the crime scene in Surburg Walk in Hanover Park at about 8:15am, they found the body of an adult woman inside the house. The victim aged 75 was declared deceased on the scene by the medical personnel. According to reports the son of the deceased left the house for work on Tuesday July 22 at 6:30pm. Upon his return this morning at about 7:30am, he found the victim on the bed with her face on the pillow and the house in disarray." Philippi police are investigating cases of murder and house robbery. Resident and community activist, Brian Jephta, said they were shocked by the murder. 'We have experienced a lot of gang violence and shootings in Hanover Park and I have personally written to the City's JP Smith and Community Safety MEC, Anroux Marais about this. 'It's alleged that gang members were seen on camera footage and took bicycles from the premises and it must have been that she caught them and then they murdered her. 'I have received numerous messages from people appealing to policing, that many previous police are keen to come back and help.' Another resident, who spoke on a loud speaker in a video shared on social media as the body of Douman was being prepared to leave to the mortuary, said they were keen to make a citizen's arrest and carry out a house to house search. 'I respect Aunty Mary, I grew up in front of her,' he said. 'This is nonsense that people can just break in and do what they want to. 'We are going to come in and we are going to search every yard and we will look for that mountain bike. 'That bike is in this area. 'That is what we will do. 'We are coming for you. 'If it's your brother, bring him in.' Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or alternatively use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
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11-07-2025
- Business
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SARS auto-assessment exclusions: Why you need to file your tax return manually
Many are discovering that they've been excluded from the auto-assessment pool and are wondering why. "The taxpayers in the auto assessment category do not have to do anything if they are satisfied with the calculation on their tax returns," SARS said. According to the revenue service , "this season marks an important period in which the income tax returns of most taxpayers will be automatically assessed." The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is making changes to help taxpayers. For the 2025 tax season, they have introduced a new auto-assessment process that aims to make filing taxes easier and reduce the workload for taxpayers. However, not all South Africans are enjoying the hands-off convenience. Many are discovering that they've been excluded from the auto-assessment pool and are wondering why. SARS has explained that taxpayers are excluded from the auto-assessment process primarily when their tax profiles are considered too complex to be automatically calculated. "The main reason would be that once your records show that your tax profile has become more complex to be automatically calculated by SARS," the revenue collector said. "This means SARS has identified one or more of the following complexities in your tax profile, meaning you have other income sources that need your interaction". According to the revenue collector, complexity can arise from factors such as rental or business income and expenses, commission income, income earned as an independent contractor, foreign income, trust income, travel allowances, and capital gains tax. "To name a few reasons why you were not selected and need to submit your personal income tax return can include rental and or business income or expenses, commission income, income as an independent contractor, foreign income, trust income, receiving and allowances such as travel allowance and capital gains tax. "Other reasons may include invalid postal or physical address, demographic data not matching, outstanding audits or verifications, changes and amendments done to the auto-assessment inthe previous tax year". Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
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30-06-2025
- Sport
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City wraps up R 77 million refurbishment of key athletics stadiums
Work on the Blue Downs Athletics Track is still in progress. Image: CoCT Upgrades to the Wesfleur Athletics Track in Atlantis and the Blue Downs Athletics Track is still in progress and expected to be completed before the upcoming athletics season, the City announced. This, as it completed a major refurbishment at Vygieskraal Athletics Stadium in Athlone, including the installation of brand-new floodlighting, roofing repairs valued at nearly R1 million, and the restoration of the shot put and long jump areas. Plumbing and electrical systems have also been improved, while new spectator seating will enhance the visitor experience. Further upgrades at Vygieskraal include ongoing work on the effluent line as part of scheduled maintenance. The works are part of a wider investment intended to improve the stadium's functionality. Vygieskraal's adjacent rugby facility has also seen upgrades, with parking and fencing projects completed during the current financial year. Additional lighting will be installed in the new financial year. "These milestones demonstrate the City's commitment to quality public sporting infrastructure. By investing in these upgrades, we're ensuring that athletes of all ages and abilities have safe, welcoming, and well-equipped spaces to train and compete. It will ensure our sports facilities offer safe, quality spaces for communities. By continuing to invest in these refurbishments, we are creating lasting value and supporting a healthier lifestyle for residents," said Community Services and Health mayco member, Francine Higham. The total investment in the reinstatement of athletics tracks at Wesfleur and Blue Downs is approximately R60 million. The athletics refurbishments are part of a strategic citywide programme guided by a 2021 Athletics Study, with the goal of achieving SASREA compliance and expanding access to facilities across Cape Town. The objective is to secure SASREA grading and ensure safer, more accessible facilities across Cape Town. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
