Established in 2008

Communities.

The building blocks of society.

We all live in communities, no matter how we define them. Whether by age, geography, gender, economic status, the list is almost endless. Every community is bound together by common interests, shared ambitions and experiences.

Similarly, every community wants to grow healthier, often in the face of serious deprivation and neglect.

Strategies aiming to address these issues often flounder on a lack of appropriate information and understanding of the real forces at play.

Knowledge is power but understanding is everything

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Established in 2008

Over17Yearsof innovation in social research and policy

Our Mission:

To provide reliable, ethical and innovative data collection services that empower organisations with accurate information for growth and strategic planning.

Our Vision:

To become a trusted leader in data collection and research services by delivering excellence, integrity and innovation.

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Community Tapestry

  • Do you fully understand the communities in which you operate?
  • Need to plan at a community level but can’t find data disaggregated at a sub-ward level?
  • Looking for a township typology that lets you see subtle socio-economic differences by neighbourhood?
  • Want to target your next project in places with good infrastructure and high incomes? Or places with the greatest need?
  • Have you analysed your beneficiary, operations and performance data to see if your impact is different in different community types?
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What does the Community Tapestry allow you to do?

Know what kind: Rigorous typology of communities across South Africa.

Know where: Spatial frame for analysing datasets for contextual relevance and impact.

Know why: Context information for interpreting market, beneficiary and performance data.

Know what to do: Framework for context-specific strategies and programmes.

Who can use the Community Tapestry?

Municipal and IDP Planners, Councillors, Community Leaders, CBOs, NGOs, Programme Managers, Investors, Entrepreneurs and Researchers.

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How can I access this?

Kaelo Surveys offers bespoke mapping and area description reports and a range of strategic advisory and research advisory services.

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Specialised Research Products

Kaelo Surveys has developed unique research products that exemplify innovation, evidence-based policy input and understanding communities in context.

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Our Services

Evidence. Insight. Impact.

Data Collection

Primary data collection using proven methodologies and ethical research practice.

Community Mapping

Spatial intelligence and community typologies that reveal the unique dynamics of places and people.

Research Advisory

Rigorous research, analysis and interpretation to support evidence-based decisions.

Strategic Advisory

Contextual strategies and advisory support for programmes that create real impact.

Social cohesion

Social Cohesion and Social Licence to Operate

Kaelo Surveys specialises in understanding social cohesion at community level.

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Social Issues in Mining

Evidence-based advisory on employees, near-mining communities, SLP, CSI and social impact.

Community engagements

Community Engagements

We help bridge the gap between corporates, municipalities and communities.

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Work with Kaelo Surveys

For bespoke mapping, area description reports, strategic advisory and research advisory services, contact the Kaelo Surveys team.

Office: +27 12 012 6064

COO: Kabelo Lerumo — +27 69 514 2347

CEO: Dr. Lutendo Mulaudzi — +27 60 345 6568

Email: info.kaelosurveys@outlook.com

Address: 210 Amarand Avenue, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria, 0018