# Small business suppliers to the Mountain Zebra National Park in the Eastern Cape can now access interest-free loans on purchase orders through the expanded SANParks-Sanlam Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises Support Programme. SANParks’ spokesperson JP Louw says the initiative, already successful in eight other national parks, helps local SMMEs meet contract obligations without upfront capital. Since inception, 28.4-million-rand has been disbursed, supporting women- and youth-owned businesses, retaining 251 jobs, and boosting local economic participation.
Mountain Zebra National Park suppliers to benefit from Expanded SMME Support programme