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Jan 28, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Lesley Naude
Ashton International College Ballito flexed its academic muscles this month, revealing a full house of matric and Grade 10 results. The school had two groups of matrics finish in 2024, with both the IEB and Cambridge A and AS level curriculum classes highlighting Ashton’s academic strength. They were matched by a top Cambridge IGCSE class, which was mostly made up from pupils in Grade 10. Head of Senior College, Belinda Boucher, praised the hard work and dedication of all the students.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
flipboard.com | Lesley Naude
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Lesley Naude |Kaylan Geekie
A loggerhead turtle was rescued last Wednesday after it became stranded on an Umdloti beach. The female turtle was first sighted on the shore late on Tuesday afternoon. Several people tried to return the marine reptile to the ocean, but to no avail. The following day, the rescuers returned to find the adult loggerhead lying on its back; however, it was still alive. Residents then notified KZN Strandings Network to coordinate its rescue.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Lesley Naude |James Anderson
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
citizen.co.za | Lesley Naude |James Anderson |Sboniso Dlamini
Maphumulo’s Fanelesibonge Ngema (18) of Vukile High School is the second best physical science pupil in the country and the top matriculant in the iLembe district. She was also recognised as one of the top mathematics pupils in the province. The determined pupil achieved eight distinctions across all her subjects: English, IsiZulu, life sciences, physical science, mathematics, life orientation and geography. She now aims to studymedicine, with hopes of attending the University of Cape Town.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
citizen.co.za | Lesley Naude |Sboniso Dlamini
Ballito’s iconic annual Rage Festival for school-leavers ignited with a bang at the Sound Factory near Sugar Rush on Saturday. Organisers said about 3 000 partygoers packed the venue on each of the first three nights, expecting this to increase to more than 4 000 after the introduction of the three-day “passports” on Wednesday this week. Renowned for its vibrant energy, the Rage Festival offers themed nights such as Whiteout and Neon Dream.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
citizen.co.za | Lesley Naude
As December ushers in summer, anglers are gearing up for a change in tactics with rising humidity and warming waters. Sea temperatures hovered around 24°C midweek, signaling the retreat of winter species and the arrival of prime summer fishing conditions. Last week’s weather was a mixed bag. A cold front brought rain and cool moments early on, followed by strong southerly winds that churned up rough seas midweek. However, by Saturday, calmer conditions returned as the winds shifted to the northeast.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Lesley Naude
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
citizen.co.za | Lesley Naude |Sboniso Dlamini
A 67-year-old Groutville grandmother, accused of brutally assaulting her four grandchildren, has been denied bail. She appeared in the KwaDukuza Regional Court on Monday, facing four counts of grievous bodily harm (GBH). iLembe police spokesperson Alex Thomson confirmed the arrest. He said the woman was taken into custody by the iLembe District Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
citizen.co.za | Lesley Naude
The stage is set for the summer fish invasion now that humidity levels are running high and water temperatures are on the increase. This past weekend saw a surge in activity, with hard-fighting dorado arriving in impressive numbers, thrilling anglers from Sodwana Bay to the South Coast. Other offshore catches included sizeable yellowfin tuna, wahoo, barracouta and billfish up north. This suggests that this year’s summer game fish season is now well underway.
