PEP History

Pep is proud to have played an important part in the lives of many South Africans. Established in 1965, Pep has a rich history that it shares with its loyal customers. Find out more about our past by interacting with the timeline below.

  • 1965
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    First PEP Stores store opened in De Aar

    First PEP Stores store opened in De Aar...

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  • 1968
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    Christo Wiese appointed Secretary

    Christo Wiese appointed Secretary

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  • 1970
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    PEP Stores opened its 100th store

    PEP Stores opened its 100th store.

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  • 1972
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    PEP Stores listed on JSE

    PEP Stores listed on...

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  • 1982
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    Pepkor Limited

    PEP Stores Limited changed its name to Pepkor Limited.

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  • 1984
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    Pepkor acquired Ackermans

    Pepkor acquired Ackermans

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  • 1988
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    PEP Stores HQ in Parow

    The new PEP Stores HQ in Parow was inaugurated.

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  • 1992
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    PEP Stores opened 1000th store

    PEP Stores opened 1000th store.

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  • 1998
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    André & Pieter

    André Labuschaigne appointed MD Pieter Erasmus appointed financial director

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  • 2001
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    Best company to work for

    Best company to work for.

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  • 2002
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    Pieter Erasmus appointed MD

    Pieter Erasmus appointed MD of Pepkor 2002.

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  • 2003
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    FeelgoodFM

    FeelgoodFM

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  • 2006
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    George Steyn

    Logistics Director George Steyn appointed Managing Director.

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  • 2007
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    PEP Bus

    PEP creates its own boardroom on wheels...

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  • 2008
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    Student Prince Academy

    PEP opened the first four Student Prince Academies...

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  • 2009
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    PEP scoops marketing award

    PEP scoops marketing award...

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  • 2011
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    Leon Lourens appointed managing director

    New Managing director...

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