Operation Bobbi Bear founder Jacqui Branfield

Everyday Hero: Jackie Branfield

Often described as a maverick crusader, Jackie Branfield, the founder of Operation Bobbi Bear, first took action against sexual crimes in 1992.
New flats rise up in Alexandra township

US fund's R1.3bn housing boost

USA-based International Housing Solutions has raised some US$175-million - expected to further rise to $240-million - in capital for its newly launched South Africa Workforce Housing Fund, which will invest in rental and for-sale housing for low and moderate-income families.
South African surfer Davey Weare

SA's best for surfing showdown

South African surfing fans will have the rare opportunity to watch the country's top surfers in action from 15 May to 18 May at the Lizzard Nando's Surf Pro, presented by the Weekend Witness, thanks to a gap in the World Qualifying Series, which allows the "Saffers" to return home.
VW South Africa - vehicle exporter

VW South Africa to export Jettas

Port Elizabeth-based Volkswagen South Africa has secured a contract to export 10 000 units of the latest version of the Jetta sedan to countries that also use right-hand-drive vehicles, enabling the company to achieve record export volumes this year.
submarine cable map

West African cable on track for 2010

The South African government has identified the Broadband Infraco-led African West Coast Cable project, which will run from the Western Cape to the UK, as a lead initiative to create a sustainable, competitive international bandwidth market in the country.
Vehicles ready for export at Port Elizabeth harbour

Ford secures Africa export contract

Pretoria-based Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has secured an export contract to supply right- and left-hand-drive models of the popular Ford Ranger pickup truck to African markets.

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