By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Legendary South African filmmaker Gray Hofmeyr, best known for directing Leon Schuster hits, has debuted a new short-form YouTube comedy series titled Snouts & Short Tales. Co-written with his son Ziggy Hofmeyr, the weekly series features Gray in his first on-camera role as Frank, an overwhelmed owner managing the comedic chaos of his four eccentric dogs. Viewers can tune in weekly to watch the pack's misadventures, ranging from snack heists to muddy disasters, on the official Snouts & Short Tales YouTube channel. I spoke to Ziggy to find out more... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Legendary South African filmmaker Gray Hofmeyr, best known for directing Leon Schuster hits, has debuted a new short-form YouTube comedy series titled Snouts &amp; Short Tales. Co-written with his son Ziggy Hofmeyr, the weekly series features Gray in his first on-camera role as Frank, an overwhelmed owner managing the comedic chaos of his four eccentric dogs. Viewers can tune in weekly to watch the pack's misadventures, ranging from snack heists to muddy disasters, on the official Snouts &amp; Short Tales YouTube channel. I spoke to Ziggy to find out more...&nbsp;

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#PODCAST Legendary filmmaker Gray Hofmeyr debuts his new short-form YouTube series "Snouts & Short Tales" #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.

The Department of Basic Education is investigating Glenhaven Secondary School in Verulam, north of Durban- after the school was left in state of chaos. It is alleged that the school premises was rented out for an Easter celebration. But according to community members- an animal was slaughtered at the school. This resulted in animal remains and blood smeared across the classroom. Meanwhile Public Works and Infrastructure MEC in KwaZulu-Natal Martin Meyer is expected to release a report about Havenpark Secondary School, north of Durban, for allegedly turning their sport field into a bus and truck depot. These incidents have opened a critical debate about whether or not schools should lease their property to private entities for commercial use. Take a listen...

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.
The Department of Basic Education is investigating Glenhaven Secondary School in Verulam, north of Durban- after the school was left in state of chaos. It is alleged that the school premises was rented out for an Easter celebration. But according to community members- an animal was slaughtered at the school. This resulted in animal remains and blood smeared across the classroom. Meanwhile Public Works and Infrastructure MEC in KwaZulu-Natal Martin Meyer is expected to release a report about Havenpark Secondary School, north of Durban, for allegedly turning their sport field into a bus and truck depot. These incidents have opened a critical debate about whether or not schools should lease their property to private entities for commercial use. Take a listen...

Schools urged to do their homework before renting out their facilities #sabcnews 

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Democratic Alliance heads into a pivotal elective congress this weekend, with a leadership shake-up on the cards as long-time figures such as Helen Zille and John Steenhuisen step aside. But it's the emergence of an unexpected challenger that's turning heads - relatively unknown Sibusiso Dyonase has entered the race at the eleventh hour to take on frontrunner and Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. Is this a sign of a more competitive, democratic DA or deeper divisions within the party? We unpack this with independent political commentator - Professor Pieter Duvenage....

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Democratic Alliance heads into a pivotal elective congress this weekend, with a leadership shake-up on the cards as long-time figures such as Helen Zille and John Steenhuisen step aside. But it's the emergence of an unexpected challenger that's turning heads - relatively unknown Sibusiso Dyonase has entered the race at the eleventh hour to take on frontrunner and Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. Is this a sign of a more competitive, democratic DA or deeper divisions within the party? We unpack this with independent political commentator - Professor Pieter Duvenage....

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: DA gears up for decisive federal congress 

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has raised concern over abandoned Government properties being illegally occupied and used for criminal activities. The Minister today conducted a visit to an illegally occupied police station in Carletonville as part of a broader government push to reclaim hijacked state properties. The visit forms part of the broader "Operation Bring Back" campaign, aimed at restoring government buildings that have been unlawfully taken over. The affected station is located within the Merafong City Local Municipality, where several state properties are reportedly under illegal occupation. SABC reporter, Culvin Mabasa is there and brings us an update...

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has raised concern over abandoned Government properties being illegally occupied and used for criminal activities. The Minister today conducted a visit to an illegally occupied police station in Carletonville as part of a broader government push to reclaim hijacked state properties. The visit forms part of the broader "Operation Bring Back" campaign, aimed at restoring government buildings that have been unlawfully taken over. The affected station is located within the Merafong City Local Municipality, where several state properties are reportedly under illegal occupation. SABC reporter, Culvin Mabasa is there and brings us an update...

#PODCAST Legendary filmmaker Gray Hofmeyr debuts his new short-form YouTube series "Snouts & Short Tales" #sabcnews

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