Key SACOB services include policy advocacy,
information services, training and input on legislation

Foundation for African Business and Consumer Services (FABCOS)

FABCOS was established in 1988 with thirteen associations as founding members. FABCOS currently consists of nine regional organisations, administered by a secretariat located in Johannesburg. The decision-making body of the organisation is a 36-member electorate National Executive Council.

The current membership base of FABCOS mainly consists of micro-enterprises and companies in the informal sector.

The organisation has an indirect membership of more than 10,000 companies and a direct membership of eight organisations.

Its main activities involve policy advocacy, mainly in financing, empowerment of women and labour issues, as well as facilitating opportunities for members through tender advice and professionals services centers.