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The Citizen
a day ago
- The Citizen
Man in Rustenburg court tomorrow over NWU student killing
Walter Tshehlo is expected to hear the outcome of his bail hearing tomorrow when he appears in the Rustenburg Magistrate's Court. He was arrested after handing himself over to police following the discovery of the body of 21-year-old Onalenna Selebogo, a third-year education student at North-West University's Mahikeng Campus. According to SA News, she was found murdered on August 3 in a Rustenburg flat, wrapped in bedsheets with multiple stab wounds to the neck. The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has urged communities to act as custodians of change by preventing and reporting any form of violence, and supporting survivors of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). The department condemned Selebogo's killing, describing it as an 'appalling reminder that the fight for women's safety and dignity remains far from being won'. 'The fact that these hideous acts of violence occurred during Women's Month, when the nation is honouring and celebrating women's courage, resilience and contribution to our democracy, makes it even more unacceptable,' the department said. The department called on law enforcement agencies to act with urgency and transparency to ensure those responsible for Selebogo's death are brought to justice without delay. It also urged communities to break the silence that allows GBVF to thrive, and called on men across the nation to take responsibility by challenging harmful norms and becoming active partners in creating a society free from violence. 'These words are not just ceremonial, they are a call to action, justice, and change to every sector in public; private business, faith-based organisations, traditional leaders, and the media must mobilise resources and platforms to strengthen prevention efforts and promote awareness on GBVF,' the department said. Teach young boys to protect and respect women Speaking at the National Women's Day commemoration in Tzaneen, Limpopo, last Saturday, President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the high levels of GBVF in the country. The president called on all South Africans to build a society where 'we teach young boys that women are to be protected, and respected, and not abused'. He also urged that young boys be taught to understand the meaning of consent in sexual relationships, and not to use money and influence to engage in predatory behaviour towards women. The president added that South Africa must become 'a society that does not condone the ill-treatment of women and children under the guise of culture or tradition'. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
IOL News
14-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
R19,000 fine for man who ignored tax returns for 16 years
A man has been fined for failing to submit his tax returns for 16 years. Image: File The Rustenburg Magistrate's Court has fined a 48-year-old man R19,000 for failing to submit tax returns. This is despite the South African Revenue Service's (SARS) attempts to remind him to do so between 2007 and 2023. Paulo Silvino Dos Santos appeared before the court, facing 19 counts of contravening Sections 234(d) and 234(i) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 for failing to submit Personal Income Tax returns. His offences relate to the period from 2007 and 2008, during which he failed to comply with statutory obligations and directives issued by SARS. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in the North West Division, Sivenathi Gunya, said despite numerous telephonic reminders and written notices, Dos Santos failed to comply. Gunya said the court appearance of Dos Santos was a result of the diligent work of the NPA's Specialised Tax Unit, which is tasked with promoting accountability and compliance by taking legal action against individuals and entities who wilfully disregard tax obligations. 'The NPA welcomes this outcome, as it underscores the importance of tax compliance in ensuring effective revenue collection and upholding public confidence in SARS's enforcement capabilities,' Gunya added. The Director of Public Prosecutions in the North West, Dr Rachel Makhari, emphasised the critical role of enforcing South Africa's tax laws in maintaining a fair and functional tax system. She said the NPA, in collaboration with SARS and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), remains committed to combating tax non-compliance under the Honey Badger Project. 'The hefty fine imposed on Dos Santos for failing to submit tax returns sends a strong message that such offences will not be tolerated,' Dr Makhari said. Additionally, she said the outcome underscores the seriousness with which the state treats tax non-compliance and reaffirms the legal obligation of all taxpayers to submit returns, an essential function that enables effective revenue collection to fund vital public services. Meanwhile, SARS has announced the official start of the 2025 filing season, which would effectively start from July 07, 2025, to October 20, 2025. In its statement, SARS said taxpayers who are automatically assessed would receive a notification from them from July 7-20. 'Taxpayers who do not receive an auto assessment notification from SARS and are required to file a tax return can do so from July 21,' read the statement. Additionally, SARS urged all taxpayers to prepare their documentation early to check their assessments and to avoid last-minute delays when submitting an income tax return.
