Nation mourns TV's beloved math teacher

Tributes have been pouring in for South Africa's favourite mathematics and science teacher, William Smith, who has died following a battle with cancer.

- Chulumanco Mahamba

In a brief statement, Smith's daughter, Jessica Smith Penfold, confirmed that her 85-year-old father died surrounded by family at home in Perth, Australia.

She added that her father, best known for the TV programme Learning Channel on SABC 2, was recently diagnosed with advanced, incurable cancer.

'Faced his final moments with grace'

"He faced his final moments with grace, expressing contentment in his accomplishments and the impact he made in the fields of education and conservation. His legacy will endure through the lives he touched and the difference he made.

"William will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him," said the family.