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KZN learner blamed for setting deputy principal’s car alight over confiscated cellphone, due back in court in October

Durban – A teenager charged with allegedly setting a Pietermaritzburg high school deputy principal’s car alight, is due back in court next month.

The 17-year-old Northbury Secondary School learner made his second appearance in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

“The matter was remanded to October 6 for Legal Aid representation and further investigations. The learner remains in the custody of a guardian,” said spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority in the province, Natasha Ramkisson-Kara.

It is alleged the deputy principal had reprimanded the Grade 10 learner who was caught with his cellphone on school property, which is against school policy.

“His phone…

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