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Retired teacher gets a new career as a social media star

07 August 2020 - 07:00 By Prega Govender
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Elmarie du Toit was given a guard of honour on her retirement after teaching for almost 50 years. But she's not finished yet - she has continued teaching maths via Zoom.
Elmarie du Toit was given a guard of honour on her retirement after teaching for almost 50 years. But she's not finished yet - she has continued teaching maths via Zoom.
Image: 123rf/Dusanka Visnjican

A video of a much-loved Pretoria maths teacher’s farewell is a global hit. 

And she deserves it, say ex-pupils.

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