Research Survey Overview – Islamic Business Community In South Africa
Islamic business – a growing force to be reckoned with
PMR.africa has completed a national survey assessing the Islamic Business Community in South Africa.
The purpose of the survey is:
- to acknowledge the Islamic Business Community in South Africa for contributing to and developing the Country and the economy on various levels;
- to profile the Islamic Business Community as potential investment partners for foreign and local investors;
- to measure businesses’ and institutions’ competencies; and
- to measure brand awareness.
The ratings are based on the perceptions of the respondents. 918 ratings and nominations were sourced.
Section 1: The respondents were asked to nominate and rate:
- Islamic companies and institutions doing most in their respective sectors over the past 12 months to stimulate economic growth and development and also which have demonstrated exceptional managerial and corporate governance qualities during the same period.
Finalists are those companies which made the cut-off criteria of being rated by at least 12,5% of the sub-sample in each sector or category (with a minimum of 3 ratings) and with a minimum overall rating of 3.40 out of 5.00.
Section 2: The respondents were asked to nominate and rate:
- social responsibility initiatives.
Section 3: The respondents were asked to nominate and rate:
- leisure and lifestyle institutions.
Section 1: Business Sectors and categories |
Overall Rating |
Accounting/auditing firms |
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| SAB&T Ubuntu Holdings Limited |
4.00 |
Asset Management firms |
|
| Oasis Asset Management L.T.D |
4.38 |
Banks |
|
| Albaraka Bank Limited |
3.92 |
Butchers |
|
| United Muslim Meat |
4.55 |
| Excellent Meat Market |
4.44 |
| Wembley Meat Market |
4.43 |
Insurance |
|
| Takafol South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
3.80 |
Magazines |
|
| The Muslim Woman |
4.38 |
| Al-Jumuah Magazine |
3.91 |
Food processors |
|
| D H Brothers Industries (Pty) Ltd trading as Willowton Oil & Cake Mills |
4.63 |
Newspapers |
|
| Muslim Views |
4.30 |
| Al-Qalam Newspapers |
4.25 |
Radio stations – natioNAL |
|
| Channel Islam International |
4.40 |
Radio stations – regioNAL |
|
| The Voice of the Cape |
4.30 |
| Radio 786 |
4.20 |
Real estate agents |
|
| Fahmida Wadee Properties |
3.40 |
Shopping centres |
|
| Oriental Plaza |
4.50 |
| Vangate Mall |
4.33 |
| Trade Route Mall |
4.06 |
Travel agents |
|
| Malek Travel & Tours |
4.38 |
| Saley’s Travel Agencies (Pty) Ltd |
4.22 |
| Flywell Travel Agencies Cape (Pty) Ltd |
4.00 |
Wholesalers |
|
| Africa Cash ‘n Carry |
4.45 |
| Elite Cash ‘n Carry |
4.30 |
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Section 2: social responsibility initiatives |
Overall Result |
Social responsibility initiatives |
|
| Jamiatul Ulama South Africa |
4.45 |
| Gift of the Givers Foundation |
4.34 |
| South African National Zakaat Fund (SANZAF) |
4.25 |
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Section 3: leisure and lifestyle |
Overall Result |
Hospitality and tourism |
|
Kwantu Private Game Reserve |
4.32 |
Decorating and furniture |
|
| Ravat’s Persian Carpet Gallery |
4.65 |
Research Report
A detailed business intelligence research report providing competitive insight of strategic value is available. The research report includes comparative tables and graphs of all the rated companies and institutions as well as demographic details. The report is available on CD, hard copy and PowerPoint. For more information see page 13 or contact Johan Hattingh on (011) 880-4720. |
How the survey was conducted
Universe: Islamic Business Community in South Africa.
Timing: Interviews were conducted during July and August 2008.
Sample: A random, national sample comprising of business owners, MD’s CEO ’s, company directors and community leaders representing the Muslim community in South Africa. Methodology: Interviews were carried out telephonically utilising semi-structured questionnaires. Back-checks were conducted at all stages of the fieldwork, data capture and analysis stages. The questionnaires were checked for input quality and completeness prior to data capture. |
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