About South African Muslim Council
Learn about our community, mission, and the dedicated work we do to unify, uplift, and serve our neighbors across South Africa.
A registered non-profit body corporate coordinating 325+ affiliated centres across all 9 provinces through faithful grassroots social service, transparent constitutional governance, and national cohesion.
Our History
Founded as a national body corporate, SAMC began as a grassroots initiative and has grown into a council unifying 325+ centres across 9 provinces.
Our Mission
We exist to build a united faith community, provide accessible Islamic education, transparent governance, and deliver compassionate service to all people in need.
Our Core Values
Inclusivity, compassion, integrity, stewardship, and community guidance anchor every program, service, and strategic decision we make.
Our Impact
Each year we serve thousands of community members through soup kitchens, Early Childhood Development, food hampers, and national dialogues.
Meet Our Leadership Team
The dedicated imams, scholars, and constitutional Board of Office Bearers guiding our council forward.
Sheikh Mahmud Maisela
Respected South African scholar with decades of grassroots service in township community development, leading Islamic jurisprudence, ulama reconciliation, and civic cohesion across all 9 provinces.
Office of the Secretary
Oversees day-to-day council administration, provincial communications across 9 provinces, stakeholder engagements, AGM compliance, and reporting to the Department of Social Development.
Office of the Treasurer
Ensures strict compliance with NPO financial regulations, dual-authorization protocols, and transparent allocation of donor funding across soup kitchens, ECDs, and emergency relief projects.
Ten Priority Sectors Serving the Nation
Education
ECD, literacy, STEM, vocational, adult & special needs
Health
HIV/AIDS, TB, mental health, maternal & child health
Social Welfare
Poverty alleviation, food security, OVC, elderly, disaster
Community Dev.
Empowerment, capacity building, youth & women
Environment
Conservation, sustainable agriculture, climate
Animal Welfare
Shelter, welfare education, veterinary care
Sports & Recreation
Sports development, disability sports
Arts & Culture
Arts education, cultural preservation
Economic Dev.
Entrepreneurship, job creation, skills training
Human Rights
Rights education, access to justice, advocacy
Historic UUCSA Induction & National Dialogue Seat
In December 2025, the South African Muslim Council achieved a landmark milestone with its formal induction as the 12th full Ulama body member of the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) at Winterveld.
SAMC also holds the Muslim community seat on the national steering committee for Faith-Based Organisations in the National Dialogue of South Africa, leading the SAMUDI initiative: Empowering Voices, Enriching Communities.
