Ballito ‘school stabber’ applies for legal aid, mom appears in court

Author: Alex PatrickPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Ballito ‘school stabber’ applies for legal aid, mom appears in court

A teenager dubbed the “school stabber” in Ballito has applied for legal aid. His mother appeared in court, according to the article’s headline. The supplied text provides no further details about the charges or hearing.

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