Sorbet Employee Turns Franchise Owner in Major Empowerment Milestone

StartUp Magazine | 26.01.2026 23:13
Sorbet Employee Turns Franchise Owner in Major Empowerment Milestone. Long serving Sorbet Citizen Zelma Matinise has officially taken ownership of the Sorbet Howard Centre franchise, marking a milestone in her 12 year journey with the beauty brand. The handover forms part of the Bidvest Bank Sorbet Preneur initiative, a programme designed to support Sorbet employees from historically disadvantaged backgrounds in becoming franchise owners.