Minister for Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is in Sandton's Balalaika Hotel to address the 2023 Franchise Association of South Africa Conference this morning.

Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams is expected to engage the CEOs of South Africa’s leading franchise.

Franchising has of late developed into a major source of employment as well as investment.

Currently, South Africa has more than 850 franchiser brands that are active in South Africa with 4000 franchisees and 35000 units.