Many well-known brands have been grown from within KZN and have made an indelible mark on consumer
behaviour. The Standard Bank KZN Top Business Top Brand is enthusiastically contested over several weeks, which sees much excitement. This award is awarded solely based on the results of an online public poll.

As voted for by the people of KwaZulu-Natal, The TOP 20 KZN brands are:

1. uShaka Marine World
2. Blue Security
3. Boston City Campus & Business College
4. Serendipity Travel
5. MCS Debt Recovery
6. 1st Call Group
7. Defy
8. East Coast Radio
9. The Sharks
10. Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
11. Gagasi FM
12. Daly Credit Corporation
13. FMI
14. Hilton Durban
15. Shree Property Holdings
16. Coastlands
17. Edison Power Group
18. Boxer Superstores
19. City Logistics
20. aQuellé

CEO Stella Khumalo said, “This is an amazing tribute and accolade for uShaka Marine World. We refer to ourselves as the African paradise as we are one of the biggest theme parks in Africa, offering a mix of sea,
fun and adventure. This goes to the 500 people at uShaka Marine World who do all the work to remain and to grow from being good to being great.”