Teacher fatally stabbed outside school

The Chatsworth community is in mourning following the tragic stabbing of Joseph Nyawose, a beloved teacher at Merry Hill Primary.

- YOSHINI PERUMAL

Nyawose, 29, of Bayview, was stabbed three times in the chest last Monday morning and collapsed at the school's entrance. He succumbed to his injuries in hospital later that day.

One suspect, who was allegedly found packing his belongings at his home, was arrested by the police from the Khokhoba Informal Settlement in Bayview.

Nyawose, a Grade 5 form teacher, taught at the school for five years. He specialised in isiZulu, technology and creative arts. Nyawose was also a soccer referee and chaperoned the school’s soccer team.