🏆 Meondo Holdings Takes the Crown: Top Franchise at KZN Top Business Awards 2025
Durban, July 17, 2025 — At last night’s prestigious KZN Top Business Awards, Meondo Holdings (Pty) Ltd emerged victorious as the franchise category winner, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing journey of growth and excellence.
A Triumph of Service & Strategy
Meondo was among three finalists in the franchising sector—alongside Chas Everitt’s various branches and Drakewoods Group—selected for showing consistent performance and operational excellence KZN Top Business. Being crowned the best franchise highlights Meondo’s dedication to scalability, rigor, and innovation, as well as providing strong job creation and upliftment in KwaZulu-Natal.
From Shortlist to Showtime
Earlier in the month, the shortlist was announced, affirming Meondo’s strong franchise fundamentals and entry. That recognition set the stage for the night’s ceremony, held at the Coastlands, Musgrave in Durban, with winners announced during a champagne-laced gala attended by industry leaders and VIPs KZN Top Business+1Rising Sun Newspapers+1.
What Sets Meondo Apart?
Founded as a contract-cleaning specialist, Meondo now operates nationally as a B-BBEE Level 1 enterprise with over 65 years of collective experience meondoholdings.co.zameondoholdings.co.za. Their service offerings have broadened to include:
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Comprehensive cleaning solutions
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Hygiene and sanitation
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Asset fleet management
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Pest control
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Auto care, disaster management, landscaping, and more
Their rapid growth—evidenced by a 70% year-on-year turnover increase—has translated into meaningful employment opportunities, particularly for historically disadvantaged individuals KZN Top Business+3Rising Sun Newspapers+3KZN Top Business+3kzntopbusiness.co.za.
Why This Win Matters
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Validation of Scale & Quality: Winning the franchise category underscores Meondo’s ability to maintain high standards across numerous locations.
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Tangible Community Impact: The accolade boosts their reputation among clients and employees, showcasing their commitment to transformation and job creation.
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Strategic Visibility: The award provides premium exposure in local media and strengthens Meondo’s position in the competitive commercial services market.