#FirsThingFirst - South Africa pays tribute to its favourite TV teacher, William Smith

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Tributes have been pouring in for South Africa’s favourite mathematics and science teacher, William Smith, who has passed away following a battle with cancer. The team paid their own tribute and shared experiences of some of the teachers that made an impact in their schooling and subsequent lives. They invited listeners to do the same.

22 Aug 2024 1AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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