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Ballito school stands firm, accused of double standards following cannabis-oil expulsions

Ashton International College Ballito has remained firm after being accused of double standards following the recent expulsion of two students for the exchange, and use of cannabis oil on school property.

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R20 million boost for crowded Tinley Manor school

Four years after pupils and parents first began protesting against the overcrowding and condition of pre-fab classes at Tinley Manor Primary, phase one of the school’s extension is due to begin in two weeks time.

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UPDATE: Ballito holiday home scam nightmare continues

Two weeks after the Courier ran an article about a Ballito holiday accommodation scam, posts advertising the same home have continued to flood multiple Facebook groups, luring more victims into the trap.

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Men rape daughter, return for mother – Tongaat

Three men who gang-raped a teenager in front of her brother and later returned to rape her mother were sentenced to 18 terms of life imprisonment and 45 years behind bars last week.

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Planning ahead for contentious Blythedale beach festival

The annual KwaDukuza beach festival has once again been approved to take place at Blythedale Beach – two years after mayor Ricardo Mthembu vowed that it would be moved to Nonoti Beach.

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