About Us

PEP is a South African institution. Starting with one store in 1965, today we are the largest single brand retailer in the country with stores in almost every town and village, where we often provide a lifeline to local people with affordable, good quality merchandise.

clothing and footwear

PEP Kid
cellphone

cellular products
and airtime

homeware

PEP Towels
elizabeth

FMCG products

Financial Products

PEPtxt is a free messaging service for PEP customers who subscribe and download the application on their mobile phones. It allows them to stay connected and communicate for free.

PEPtxt
PEPCell

PEPCell and PEP Home are stand-alone stores that focus on cellular and homeware products.

PEP Home

Facts about PEP

  • A unique culture, Sikhula KunYe (we are growing together), was launched in 1998 and unites everyone at PEP.

  • PEP aims to be the most exciting retailer in Southern Africa

  • PEP sells more than 55% of all school wear sold in SA.

  • PEP opened its first store in 1965 in the Northern Cape.

  • More than 12 500 people are employed by PEP.

  • PEP believes in giving back to the communities it serves.