PEP quarterly staff magazine

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203 out of 283 stores reopened following looting PAGE 15

December 2021 Issue #96

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We won!

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Thanks to all our amazing Dynamos

Best Barrett score off all time for Eastern Division

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YOU’VE MADE OUR

YEAR EASIER

We want to extend a very loud and very proud THANK YOU to our Dynamos for their hard work this year. Take a look at all of the awesome things we’ve accomplished!

PAXI parcel volume grew 90% in the previous financial year.

We welcomed Tekkie Town to the PAXI family, pushing us to 2802 PAXI points.

Proudly launched our Business Page including the PAXI portal, speeding up parcel registration and allowing for PAXI quick-drops.

Successfully introduced PAXI Parcel Coverincluding two product offerings: R10 for up to R2500 cover or R20 for up to R5000 cover!

We kept our promise and delivered 98% of our parcels within the promised delivery timeframe.

Our new Whatsapp channel received 1.85 million messages within the first 3 months!

HERE’S TO ANOTHER YEAR OF REACHING MILESTONES, DELIVERING PARCELS AND MAKING LIFE EASIER WITH PAXI!

Hi 5 Dynamos!

Here we stand at the end of another tough year and we can say, ‘Yeahh! We have survived.’ We are the fortunate ones. We work for a company that cares and makes a difference. We make sure that, this Christmas, thousands of parents can afford to give their children a gift and clothe them for the new school year.

As we count our blessings of the past year, let’s remember:

Your job is the dream of the unemployed Your house is the dream of the homeless Your smile is the dream of the depressed Your health is the dream of those who are sick Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from negativity. Find something to be grateful for.

Enjoy this edition filled with positive stories.

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BERTIE’S LETTER

Hi 5 Dynamos!

And so the 2021 financial year eventually ended! I recall from last year I said that we will never have such a challenging year again, but life has an unexpected way to keep on challenging us. Whilst 2020 will probably be remembered as a year of much illness and global economic destruction, 2021 will be remembered not only as the year that we as South Africans were severely challenged by violence and the physical destruction of our stores, but also for the year in which PEP Dynamos rose to the occasion to stand together and rebuild in the most emphatic fashion. A special mention goes out to the Sales teams in the Eastern and Central Division as well as the store development team for your hard work!

We finished the year with an 8% increase in sales – helped by a lower base from last year, but limited by the loss of 283 stores for much of the last three months of the year. We saw how our remarkable customers are really being challenged by a weak economy as well as record unemployment in South Africa. But even in these desperate times, we have had many successes: we opened a huge number of new stores (124 of them), sales and transactions in Home, FMCG and PEPmoney grew by over 20%, and although we had to close 283 stores, not a single Dynamo lost their job!

Other areas of our business also performed well: The Babies department grew sales by more than 10%, PAXI had profit growth of over 100%, Male Footwear grew great market share and the sale of Smartphones was excellent at the start of the financial year. At the same time, we managed to keep our prices way below the competition and improved our overall margins. Some areas did not perform as well, and improvements have already been planned to address those areas.

As another success, our overall cost management was great. All areas in the business contributed to this performance, but a special word of thanks goes out to the Distribution Centres and the Sales team for their responsible cost management – they have been spending smartly, continuing to invest in the right areas and busting those bad costs. The final result of our performance was that we managed to recover from last year's lockdown-induced reduction in profits and be back up to profit levels higher than those from 2019!

Looking forward to 2022, it will be another tough year for our customers. All focus should therefore be on making sure we drive the sales line – continue to open stores, improve our stock availability, provide great service to our customers (especially during money in the market) and deliver the lowest price.

A special word of encouragement for our Dynamos in stores – keep on delighting your customers, take care of your fellow Dynamos and your stores and lastly, all the best for the upcoming festive season – may you sell a lot and enjoy some time with family and friends over this special period.

Sikhula KunYe! Chief Executive Finance

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Blow the whistle It’s your responsibility to report any dishonest behaviour of customers or fellow Dynamos (including management) regarding the misuse of company assets. Nobody will know that you reported the incident.

You do not have to give your name and nobody can trace your call.

Follow-up on your lead is guaranteed.

Toll Free Number: 0800 006 285 Email: information@ whistleblowing.co.za Toll Free Fax: 0800 212 689 Postal: FREEPOST KZN665, MUSGRAVE, 4062 SMS:33490 Online: www. whistleblowing.co.za

MESSAGE FROM STEFAN

Hi 5 Dynamos!

I feel honoured and humbled to address you for the first time as the CEO of PEP. What a privilege to be part of the family again after a short stint at PEP Africa. I have learnt so many lessons and hopefully grown as an individual and I am ready for this wonderful new chapter in my life as your leader.

I’m starting off with PEP at a point where it has achieved so many great things, and I'm taking over from a truly great leader in Jaap. I believe this is the starting block for many more great things that we will achieve together in the future. We have Sikhula KunYe as our superpower, we care for one another and we make a difference in millions of people’s lives.

In my eyes that is a recipe for success. We must always remain humble but focussed, with a clear vision and plan. And we must keep our sense of humour, whilst staying tough as individuals.

COVID-19 and looting couldn’t get us down!

No way! In fact, it has brought out the best in us! Our culture is stronger than ever and our customers gave us the highest accolade in South Africa.

If we remain focussed on our customers with positive energy, they will be delighted and continue to support us. I believe only wonderful things will still come from this country and nation, and we as the Dynamos of PEP will play an enormous role in this.

I need your advice and help, Dynamos, to become the best leader I can be. Please help me! Always remember that my blood is PEP blue!

Good luck for all the hard work and sacrifices you will make over the Christmas and Back-to-School periods.

Enjoy delighting our customers and giving them many magic moments to smile about!

Sikhula KunYe!

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We say goodbye to our CEO, Jaap It was a sad – but also exciting – day when Jaap Hamman handed over the reins to Stefan Vogesto become the new CEO of PEP. Stefan used to be the CEO of PEP Africa.

Jaap, who is now the CEO of Ackermans, had been the CEO of PEP for the past five years and has been in PEP’s employ since 1999. He leaves behind an amazing legacy, having led PEP not only through some of its toughest times with COVID-19 and the riots, but also through some of PEP’s most successful years.

We wish him well and hope that he will always have fond memories of PEP, Sikhula KunYe and all the Dynamos.

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PEP Account gives our customers access to credit for the first time It was a big day in the history of PEP when PEP Account was launched on 18 October in stores nationwide, giving our customers access to credit for the first time ever since PEP opened its doors in 1965.

Times are changing. 60% of our PEP customers already have some form of credit, and many have indicated that they would love it at PEP as well.

Customers can shop now and pay later, and get even more products at our lowest prices. It gives our customers more ways to pay as they can now use cash/card, lay-byes or their PEP Account. In addition, they can use their PEP Account card at Ackermans, Dunns, Shoecity, Tekkietown, Refinery and Dealz to shop. Dynamos may have a PEP Account card, but will not qualify for their discount when using this card.

PEP wins top honours!

PEP is the winner of the ASK Afrika Orange Index Awards in the Clothing category and the overall winner in the Best Customer Experience category. 20,000 customers voted, and 200 companies in over 31 industries across all channels in South Africa took part in the survey!

Clothing category winners

PEP has previously won the ASK Afrika Orange Index Award in 2006 and 2007, and it’s an immense honour to win it again.

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Dynamos, thank you for making it your personal responsibility to ensure that our customers always feel special, welcome and loved in order for us to have been awarded the highest accolade.

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TOP 10

Best Customer Experience category

A heartfelt thank you to our customers across South Africa for voting for PEP! We celebrate this accolade together with our remarkable customers and all our amazing Dynamos.

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Meet our new CEO,

Stefan Voges

“I love the humanity of the brand of PEP! I cannot wait for us to take this business to new exciting heights. My door is always open for suggestions and ideas. It’s hard to know what the right thing is to do, but it is much harder to follow through and do it. It’s up to us to make it happen!”

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MEET OUR NEW CEO

“I believe we are surrounded by quality people with enormous potential to grow in PEP and in South Africa. Our country has enormous potential if good leaders are allowed to stand up and get the support they deserve!” he says. < The Voges’s two miniature Schnauzers, Sherry and Coco.

PEP has always had a close relationship with the Northern Cape, and it’s therefore no wonder that our new CEO, Stefan Voges, was born and raised in Postmasburg – a mere 200 km away from Upington, where PEP was born.

PEP has always been part of his life.

“My first girlfriend’s father was even the PEP branch manager in town!” he says, laughing.

Stefan defines happiness by the small things in life, like having a happy family, being content in your work and experiencing new and beautiful places.

He loves being in nature and leading an active lifestyle, playing golf and riding his bicycle. He also loves socialising, even though he is an introvert and not the life of the party. He loves good food with a glass of wine. And he believes that there is always time to laugh!

He describes his shortcomings as not being a morning person, sometimes seeming to be unapproachable when he is in a reflective mood and becoming

too passionate about a topic. He is tolerant of people and believes that good intentions and a can-do attitude can bring you a long way. He hates inconsiderate people and believes you should always take other people's point of view into consideration.

“A sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have, but how many leaders you create.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi He loves the Kalahari and Jongensfontein. That’s where he and his family truly find peace. His favourite meal is lamb rogan josh with naan bread, and he wouldn’t mind sharing it with the likes of Gandhi – who he finds inspirational. Another favourite dish of

his would be a fillet of sole, and if he could've, he would have loved to share it with his late father, a surveyor who taught him many lessons in life.

He hates repetition and administration, and loves spending his time reading fiction or watching a good movie. The love of his life is Zanelle, to whom he has been married for the past 18 years.

They have a daughter, Zahn (13), and a son, Nicolaas (11). They also have two miniature Schnauzers called Sherry and Coco.

He believes that everybody is cool in their own right! His father taught him to appreciate and learn from the talented people around him.

Stefan describes himself as driven, authentic and logical. His biggest dream is to grow old with good health and to send balanced, happy children into the world. He doesn’t want to be consumed by the hurriedness of life, and rather appreciates every minute of it.

Stefan’s journey . . .

Mechanical Engineer doing various stints in areas such as the wine industry and sock manufacturing supply chain

2002 Started at PEP Clothing as Technical Services Manager

2005 Moved over to PEP as Projects Manager in Merchandise Buying and became Planning Manager soon after

2011 Planning Director

2018 CEO of PEP Africa

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Barrett results are out

Our culture

keeps on growing!

In August and September this year it was time again to see how healthy our culture is with the Barrett International culture survey. The results are out and our culture was rated even stronger than what it was during the last survey done in 2019.

In 2019 our culture rated 86% and this year it rated 90%. In comparison, the global average of companies is 50% and that of retailers is 52%.

International studies have shown that companies who had strong and healthy cultures before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic have come out even stronger on the other side.

The same applies the other way around. Those companies which had toxic cultures before the pandemic rate even worse now.

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What’s interesting is that our survey went out at one of the worst times ever in the history of our company, just after the looting took place in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Our culture is, however, what pulled us through the tough times. The Eastern Division, which was the hardest affected, rated 96% in their survey. This is equal to the highest score Barrett has ever recorded.

“Our culture is basically as good as it gets!” says our People Support Executive, Anita Carollisen.

“Thank you, Dynamos, for participating in the survey.

It is amazing to know that, even after Covid and the looting, our culture grew even stronger than what it was before.”

96%

EASTERN DIVISION highest score Barrett ever recorded

2019 2021

86% 90%

GLOBAL AVERAGE:

COMPANIES 50%

RETAILERS 52% “Now it’s our responsibility to not become complacent.

We have to work hard at keeping our culture strong and relevant every day.”

Energy saving project saves PEP millions South Africa has been facing a severe energy crisis the past few years, with the price of electricity skyrocketing. After salaries this is PEP’s biggest expense.

Back in the day, our stores used T8 fluorescent lamps. In 2012, 180,000 of these lamps were replaced by more energy-efficient lamps, which reduced our energy usage for lighting by 34%.

Recently PEP did another LED roll-out and replaced 310,000 lamps, leading to a further reduction in our energy usage for lighting of 33% . This reduction is equivalent to the amount of energy used by 1,500 households on average. The project will save PEP R135 million during its lifecycle, not to mention a R5 million tax break.

In the future more linear LEDs will be rolled out, which will have an even bigger cost saving effect.

The team is also constantly working on getting the colour of the lamp perfect so that the products display at their ultimate rendering potential.

2012

180,000

further 310,000

lamps replaced

33%

REDUCTION

= 1,500 HOUSEHOLDS ENERGY

T8 fluorescent lamps replaced by energyefficient lamps >

R135 million

in energy usage

R5 MILLION TAX BREAK

34% reduction

saving during lifecycle

PEP opened 2,500th store!

In October PEP opened its 2,500th store!

This is an amazing achievement in a time when we are also having to reopen so many stores due to the looting that took place in July. Well done, Dynamos!

May this company of ours just grow stronger and stronger every day and delight more and more customers closer to where they live!

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PEP Academy shout-out As the year draws to a close, we offer a big shout-out to all the PEP Academy Dynamos – learners, teachers, caterers, academy managers, mentors, principals, parents – for keeping the doors of our PEP Academies open and for keeping learners engaged during another year of COVID-19 uncertainty.

One of the main indicators of the health and wellbeing of the Academy programme is learner attendance. Over many years, PEP Academy has achieved a learner attendance of about 98%. This year, although some academies have been particularly tested by COVID-19 scheduling and other challenges, most academies have reported attendance of over 95% throughout the year. This shows that, thanks to a collective effort, parents and learners have continued to see the benefit of attending, particularly given the huge amounts of schooling time lost over the last two years. Well done to all for keeping the learners engaged, excited and in their PEP Academy classrooms.

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Good news for 2022

This year the Grade 5 programme was put on hold.

The good news is that a growth in budgets will allow us to bring the Grade 5 programme back to some schools next year. The Academy plans to reintroduce the Grade 4 life orientation (LO) programme next year.

This programme encourages learners to think about values and citizenship.

PEP Academy Magazine

Soon we will be saying goodbye to PEP Academy 2021 learners as schools prepare to

close for the December break.

The picture shows learners at Inxiweni Primary in Tembisa Gauteng at the beginning of the year, happy to receive their PEP Academy “hello” backpacks with stationery and other goodies. At the end of the year, learners also receive a “goodbye” pack with books to read over the holidays. This year, PEP Academy decided to try something different by including its own especially published PEP Academy magazine filled with stories and activities. We are hoping that this becomes an annual publication and that we might be able to distribute this magazine beyond our PEP Academy schools.

Latest photographic studio at Central Office takes PEP into a new age We have two styleshoot machines which are built for digital platforms such as social media and our website.

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Marketing recently closed off the old photographic studio at Central Office and had the old Welkom boardroom converted into a state of the art Digital Photography studio.

The new studio caters for three types of photography: 1. Vertical Product Photography 2. Horizontal Product Photography 3. Photography using an Infinity Curve

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This machine shoots vertically on a mannequin.

This combination of photographic capabilities will: 1. reduce our production time and increase productivity.

2. significantly enhance the quality of our photos.

3. allow three photographic productions to run simultaneously.

4. enable us to photograph models, influencers, celebs, etc in our very own studio with the Infinity Curved backdrop!

The studio will be used to produce digital photographic and video content for all online platforms, including our social media pages, website, blog and any new platforms that we will be launching in this financial year – i.e.: TikTok, Youtube Shorts, etc.

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UDEMY BUSINESS

Where Sikhula KunYe and online learning meet In true Sikhula KunYe spirit, the Training and Development team was on a mission to cultivate a culture of learning and growing together.

A question we asked ourselves was: “How do we allow Dynamos to learn and develop themselves in an agile manner; taking learning into their own hands?” This is when Udemy came along. Udemy Business has allowed us to foster our learning culture and has provided learning opportunities that were never possible previously.

Udemy Business is an online learning platform with more than 5,500 top-rated, engaging courses that Dynamos are able to access any time, anywhere (even on a mobile device – how cool is that!).

With Udemy Business, Dynamos have access to incredible professional development content to help advance their careers, or to simply help learn a skill that they are curious about; whether it’s learning a new programming language or mastering a new yoga pose! Dynamos can enrol themselves into courses that they believe will add value to their work and personal lives. They have the flexibility to start and stop a course at any point.

Since Udemy was introduced

in January 2020, more than 1,000 Dynamos have been

given the opportunity to learn via Udemy. These Dynamos have spent more than 14,000

hours learning, with more than 1,400 courses watched.

The top 3 popular courses included one of PEP’s very own courses.

1) POPIA 2) Leadership: How to Influence, Inspire and Impact as a Leader 3) Change Management For Organisations: Drive Strategic Results coming

Based on feedback given, 98% of Dynamos have found Udemy DID YOU KNOW? Business PEP now has more than 80,000 helpful.

LinkedIn followers! We are surely

There are big plans for PEP Dynamos and Udemy Business – stay tuned!

becoming an employer of choice!

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Here is what some of you had to say about what you have learnt:

“I have learnt to be a better leader by developing people so that the organisation can be successful. [I have also learnt] how to behave so that you can build a strong relationship on a daily basis. Know your goals and build trust.”

“Working under pressure.

That one should not rely on memory storage – write things down.”

“I learnt to read faster with better memory. I can do my work faster and focus on what is more important.”

“On motivation, I learnt a lot; that giving people a pat on the shoulder on a well-done job gives them strength to go on and make the difference or become heroes who don’t just work for money.”

PEP’s team of executives would like to thank you for all your hard work and dedication in delighting our remarkable customers and creating magic moments!

We wish you a blessed festive season and a happy new year!

In the back row (left to right) are Chief Executive Supply Chain: Rudi Craeye, Chief Executive Marketing: Beyers van der Merwe, Chief Executive Planning: Francois Fourie, Chief Executive Sales: Wynand Möller and Chief Executive Commercial: Michael SIlke. In front are Chief Executive People Support: Anita Carollisen, CEO: Stefan Voges and Chief Executive Merchandise: Suzette van Zyl.

Congratulations to FMCG for reaching R2 billion!

FMCG achieved their long awaited dream and target of R2 billion during September.

This big milestone came as a result of clearly defined plans and consistent hard work. This was further made possible with the support from various other teams and stakeholders. More importantly this couldn't have been achieved without our remarkable customers who bought the beautiful, practical and “Lekker” FMCG products.

FMCG looks forward to their next Goal of R3 billion in four years’ time.

New sourcing office opens in Shanghai Our new Pepkor Product Solutions (PPS) sourcing office has opened in Shanghai. We are very happy to welcome them back to the Pepkor Family. This office is of strategic value to our buyers to represent us in China and source the best products at the best prices!

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#RebuildPEP It was some of the worst days in the history of PEP when 283 of our stores were affected by looting during riots in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal in July. 39 of our stores were burnt down.

During this time 2,405 Dynamos had to be redeployed. Food parcels were sent to them by PEP to help them and their families during this difficult time when they struggled to have access to food.

The biggest challenges were to acquire cash register drawers and scanners, and for IT to do all the cabling and installations so that stores could reopen. Four million clothes hangers had to be sent to the affected stores.

BEFORE AFTER

By the end of September the Sales team had managed to reopen 200 stores! The plan is to reopen another 43 stores before December.

“This is an amazing achievement because these stores were reopened along with the normal store openings that were scheduled to take place, “ says our Sales Executive, Wynand Möller. “The Dynamos have shown that, in PEP, you never walk alone, and if you challenge the Sales team, we deliver! Thank you to each and every one of the Dynamos that worked so hard in order for us to delight our customers as quickly as possible again,” he concluded.

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The Dynamos of Tembisa Mayibuye – 8698 with Sales executive Wynand Möller after the store had been reopened.

39 stores

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Challenges stores affected Scanners

Store reopening efforts 66

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Kopana Celebrations During the months of October and November all store managers connected via a virtual platform to celebrate our vibrant and unique culture – which we named Kopana!

Dynamos were honoured with certificates and trophies for their hard work and dedication throughout the year, despite very challenging times. For the first time ever, our new CEO Stefan Voges addressed our Dynamos, and Siphiwe Moyo left Dynamos with an inspiring motivational talk entitled "bounce forward!"

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Trophy winners NORTHERN DIVISION 2

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1. North West Trophy Winners:

2. Limpopo Trophy Winners:

In the front f.l.t.r. are Carina du Toit (Northern Divisional Manager), Lesego Mogale from 350 Ottosdal (Naledi area winner), Julia Lerebolo from 205 Zeerust (Pilanesberg area winner and regional winner above R13 million), Meshaine Huma from 540 Northam (Maungo area winner), Dimakatso Modutwane from 4271 Rustenburg (Harties area winner) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales). At the back f.l.t.r. are Bongani Mathebula from 335 Hercules (Phelindaba area winner), Abraham Risseeuw (North West Regional Manager), Santerah Singh (North West Regional People Support Manager) and Sydwell Mavimbela (Northern Divisional People Support Manager).

In the front f.l.t.r. are Vivian Muhlari from 696 Letsitele (Modjadji area winner), Ndivhuwo Nemandalali from 7214 Xigalo (Far North area winner), Jane Mahlape from 6704 Alldays (Polokwane area winner) and Masala Mbedzi from 7208 Gaba (Venda area winner). At the back f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Elias Digangoane (Limpopo Regional People Support Manager), Carina du Toit (Northern Divisional Manager), Sydwell Mavimbela (Northern Divisional People Support Manager) and Arno van Rooyen (Limpopo Regional Manager).

KOPANO CELEBRATIONS

SOUTHERN DIVISION

3. Emfuleni Trophy Winners: In the front f.l.t.r. are Carina du Toit (Northern Divisional Manager), Nhlanhla Mtsweni from 6163 Witbank Saveway (Coalfields area winner), Mpho Maepa from 7219 White River Crossing (Wildtuin area winner and regional winner below R13 million), Phindile Lubisi from 8450 Kamaqhekeza (Lowveld area winner and regional winner above R13 million) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales). At the back f.l.t.r. are Sandisiwe Rasmeni (Emfuleni Relief People Support Manager), Sydwell Mavimbela (Northern Divisional People Support Manager) and Liezel le Roux (Emfuleni Regional Manager).

4. Kwena Trophy Winners: In the front f.l.t.r. are Emmanuel Marakalla from 6194 Soshanguve (Pretoria North area winner), Coyline Mokhonoana from 6101 Mokopane (Mogala area winner), Michael Nong from 303 Bela Bela (Bushveld area winner, regional and divisional winner above R13 million), Paulina Maila from 6269 Dennilton (Bushveld area and regional winner below R13 million), Yvonne Mashiane from 8431 Lebowakgomo (Highveld area winner) and Pureen Sithole from 6641 Montana Wingtip (Moloto area winner). At the back f.l.t.r. are Mahomed Peerbhai (Kwena Regional Manager), Carina du Toit (Northern Divisional Manager), Sydwell Mavimbela (Northern Divisional People Support Manager), Sumarli de Beer (Kwena Regional People Support Manager) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales)

5. Botswana Trophy Winners: F.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Amantle Zanakana from 6795 Charles Hill (area winner and regional winner below R13 million), Baipidi Dibeko from 6722 Pilane (area winner), Yvonne Bakwena from 575 Letlhakane (regional winner above R13 million), Moitshepi Sabata from 6650 Nata (area winner) and Kago Regoeng (Botswana Regional Manager).

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1. Etosha & Namib

The Etosha and Namib Trophy Winners: At the back f.l.t.r. are Maria Josef from 5701 Oshana (area winner Etosha), Paul Wolfaardt (Southern Divisional Manager), Quintin Hoebeb from 167 Karibib (area winner Etosha), Maureen Geises from 5672 Wernhil (area winner Namib), Twaila Mukelabai from 6666 Katima (area winner Namib) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales). In the front f.l.t.r. are Florence Isaak from 5582 Khomas (Etosha divisional, regional and area winner), Bertha Reuter from 6733 Erongo (area winner Namib), Josephine Iyambo from 7221 Okahao (Etosha regional winner), Annah Lipinge from 6771 Gobabis (Namib regional and divisional winner), Esme Baisitsi from 6779 Aussenkehr (Namib divisional and regional winner) and Salotte Sheya from 8382 Ohangwena (area winner Etosha).

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2. Outeniqua Trophy Winners:

At the back f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Robyn Bruinders (People Support Manager), Riana van Staden from 6621 Port Elizabeth, Stefan Voges (CEO), Ashlene October from 6737 Hermanus and Suzette Wessels (Outeniqua Regional Manager). In the front f.l.t.r. are Esther Geldenhuys (Southern Divisional People Support Manager), Xolelwa Teteni from 6271 Port Elizabeth (Port Elizabeth area winner), Cleo Teise from 351 Strand (Helderberg area winner and regional winner below R13 million), Geraldine Waterboer from 6479 Somerset West Mall (regional winner above R13 million), Rene Jansen from 6187 Mossel Bay (Hessequa area winner) and Ruweida Williams from 6465 Blue Route Mall (Cape Point area winner).

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EASTERN DIVISION 1. Eswatini Trophy Winners:

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3. The Langeberg Trophy Winners:

At the back f.l.t.r. are Rudi Boehme (Langeberg Regional Manager), Paul Wolfaardt (Southern Divisional Manager), Carla Moolman (Langeberg People Support Manager) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales). In the front f.l.t.r. are Mitchelle January from 492 Ladismith (Groot Karoo area winner), Sharmone Brown from 8751 Uitenhage Penford (Addo area winner), Gail Hass from 6426 Sutherland (Winelands area winner, regional winner below R13 million), Constance Jeyi from 182 Despatch (Nelson Mandela Metro Area winner, regional winner above R13 million), Bernadine Macaties from 8713 Ottery (Vlaeberg area winner) and Gaynor Pedro from 6160 Blue Downs (Tafelberg area winner).

At the back f.l.t.r. are Nozipho Dlamini from 6713 Nhlangano (Lukozi area winner), Teyise Dlamini from 4530 Herefords (Maguga area winner and regional winner above R13 million) and Portia Nunes from 907 Matata (regional winner below R13 million). In the front f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Keith Baxter (Eastern Divisional Manager), Krisandra Chetty (Eastern Divisional People Support Manager) and Koos Kruger (Eswatini Regional Manager).

2. Umgeni trophy winners: In the front f.l.t.r. are Slindile Msomi from 6775 Pavilion (regional winner above R13 million), Nelisiwe Mtshali from 6498 Hillcrest (area winner), Portia Radebe from 6357 Newcastle (area winner), Hlengiwe Ndaba from 6766 Ladysmith (area and regional winner below R13 million), Prudence Zondo from 6614 Tugela Ferry Mall (area winner), Tholakele Ntuli from 6328 Richmond (area winner) and Krisandra Chetty (Eastern Divisional People Support Manager). At the back f.l.t.r. are Keith Baxter (Eastern Divisional Manager), Mzamo Dlodlo from 913 Nongoma (Area Manager), Collin Indurjeeth (Umgeni Regional Manager), Reagan Pillay from 6655 Hayfields (area winner) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales).

3. Eastern Cape Trophy Winners:

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4. The Cederberg Winners:

At the back f.l.t.r. are Paul Wolfaardt (Southern Divisional Manager), Johann Genis (Cederberg Regional Manager), Abigail Petersen (Cederberg People Support Manager) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales). In the front f.l.t.r. are Veronica Snyders from 6765 Kakamas (Gordonia area winner), Alexa Balie from 457 Paarl (Drakenstein area winner), Ilene Arendse from 7201 Haasendal (area and regional winner below R13 million), Magda Bouwers from 6161 Paarl Mall (regional winner above R13 million), Leonie Williams from 344 Saldanha (West Coast area winner) and Arlene Ukena from 6575 Vredendal (Namaqualand area winner).

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At the back f.l.t.r. are Keith Baxter (Eastern Divisional Manager), Pamela Sijentu from 6497 Queenstown (area winner Bisho), Lynette Calverly from 8137 Berlin (regional winner below R13 million) and Tielman Nel (Eastern Cape Regional Manager). In the front f.l.t.r. are Krisandra Chetty (Eastern Divisional People Support Manager), Ntombintlanu Sipika from 947 Steynsburg (area winner Zandspruit), Nteboheng Maphela from 6644 Cofimvaba (area winner Northern Eastern Cape), Nokuphumla Mpofu from 657 Alice (area winner Buffalo), Portia Gcilitshana from 8245 Butterworth (area winner and regional winner above R13 million), Mandy Ngxoko from 6391 Oxford Street (area winner East London) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales).

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In the front f.l.t.r. are Maria Ndwalane from 6164 Shelly Beach (area winner), Olwethu Mazendlala from 6577 Harding Corner (area winner), Nosiphiwo Maphini from 737 Flagstaff (area winner, regional winner and divisional winner above R13 million), Santie de Jager (Thekwini Regional Manager), Geroldine Pillay from 6202 Scottburgh (area and regional winner below R13 million) and Noluyanda Ntsepho from 742 Tsolo (area winner). At the back f.l.t.r. are Krisandra Chetty (Eastern Divisional People Support Manager), Keith Baxter (Eastern Divisional Manager), Mfundo Mbokazi from 6379 Bluff (area winner) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales).

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1. Free State Trophy Winners: In the front f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Enock Libe from 314 Colesberg (Gariep area winner), Lena Potse from 614 Kuruman (Northern Cape area winner and regional winner above R13 million), Alina Mokupi from 6547 Bloemfontein (Tswelopele area winner and regional winner below R13 million), Theo Wentzel (Central Divisional Manager) and Chris van Rooyen (Free Stage Regional Manager). At the back f.l.t.r. are Boitumelo Sekete (Free State Regional People Support Manager), Nkukeng Mashinini from 8603 Bethlehem (Qwa Qwa area winner), Vironica Schoeman from 8056 Griekwastad (Diamondfields area winner), Corrie Kemp from 387 Maquard (Riemland area winner) and Georgy Molokomme (Central Divisional People Support Manager).

2. Lesotho Trophy Winners: In the front f.l.t.r. are Palesa Ranko from 6769 Mohaleshoek (Southern Lesotho area winner and regional winner below R13 million), Maatang Seeqela from 6699 Qacha's Nek (Southern Lesotho regional winner above R13 million), Kananelo Raliapeng from 562 Maputsoe (Maluti area winner) and Theo Wentzel (Central Divisional Manager). At the back f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Theuns du Preez (Lesotho General Manager Lesotho) and Georgy Molokomme (Central Divisional People Support Manager).

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3. Lesedi Trophy Winners: At the back f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Dineo Jali (Lesedi Regional People Support Manager), Theo Wentzel (Central Divisional Manager), Georgy Molokomme (Central Divisional People Support Manager) and Frikkie Nortje (Lesedi Regional Manager). In the front f.l.t.r are Mathapelo Mollo from 7225 Standerton Junxion (Kosmos area winner), Jabulile Mgabi from 6607 Boksburg Dawn Park (Germiston area winner), Lefentje Manabalala from 400 Bethal (Middelburg area winner and regional winner above R13 million), Mavis Phokane from 6369 Springs Selcourt Towers (East Rand area winner and regional winner below R13 million), Phumlani Dube from 6700 Piet Retief Mall (Ermelo area winner) and Simon Cebekhulu from 6684 Benoni (Boksburg area winner).

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4. Gauteng Trophy Winners: At the back f.l.t.r. are: Bastiaan Erlank (Gauteng Regional Manager), Goitsemang Kgasa from 8695 Princess Crossing (area winner), Roselyn Pretorius from 6702 Alex Mall (area and regional winner above R13 million), Theo Wentzel (Central Divisional Manager) and Georgy Molokomme (Central Divisional People Support Manager).

In the front f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Ellen May from 6340 Church Street (area winner), Dipolelo Nyamunda from 6797 Sky City (area, regional and divisional winner below R13 million), Rayne Ahmad from 651 Florida (area winner), Samukelisiwe Dube from 6241 Greenstone (area winner) and Ncumisa Mtambeka from 6281 Maponya (area winner).

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“The progress that you are making generally looks slower from your end. From our end, the view is much clearer and we can see that you are moving.

Cut yourself some slack.”

– Siphiwe Moyo

5. Lekoa Trophy Winners: In the front f.l.t.r. are Lindy Oosthuizen from 8331 Carletonville (Goldfields area winner), Menge Letlhake from 8053 Westonaria (Bahale area winner and regional winner below R13 million), Oupa Ramolula from 6662 Welkom (Welkom area winner), Jessie Mazibuko from 6223 Sebokeng (Sedibeng area winner and regional winner above R13 million), Grace Hlanganiso from 380 Koppies (Vaal Triangle area winner) and Ashleen Veldschoen from 6592 Klerksdorp (Setlhopha area winner). At the back f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Thembeka Shange (Lekoa Regional Manager), Pule Moeketsi (Lekoa Regional People Support Manager), Georgy Molokomme (Central Divisional People Support Manager) and Theo Wentzel (Central Divisional Manager).

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2. Coastal trophy winners: In the front f.l.t.r. are Anele Matyhile from 4954 Lobode Bokleni Plaza (Elangeni Coast area winner), Sthembile Ngwenya from 4934 Mtubatuba Taxi City (North Coast area winner), Letho Sithole from 4566 Pinetown Pine Crest (Dolphin Coast area winner, regional and divisional winner below R7 million), Meluleki Khowa from 4885 Flagstaff (East Coast area winner, regional and divisional winner above R7 million), Nonhle Mhlongo from 4840 Ixopo (Intaba Coast area winner) and Anele Boxa from 4985 Mount Ayliff (Mzimvubu Coast area winner). At the back f.l.t.r. are Gertrude Williams (PEP CELL Divisional People Support Manager), Ian Reynolds (PEP CELL Divisional Manager), Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales) and Sanele Phoswa (PEP CELL Coastal Regional Manager).

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3. Marula Trophy Winners: In the front f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Andisa Masilela (Marula PEP CELL Regional Manager), Mzwandile Mabaso from 4865 Palm Springs (area winner), Precious Mogapi from 4787 Brits Mall (area and regional winner), Maggy Shika from 4986 Tibanefontein (area winner) and Christabella Sekgobela (Marula PEP CELL Regional People Support Manager). At the back f.l.t.r. are Virginia Mabuya from 4732 Kagiso Mall (area winner), Brian Tshohlang from 4852 Mokopane Boxer Centre (area winner), Nomcebo Mayisela from 4560 Marapyane (area and regional winner), Ian Reynolds (PEP CELL Divisional Manager) and Gertrude Williams (PEP CELL Divisional People Support Manager).

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4. Zimbali Trophy Winners: At the back f.l.t.r. are Sibongile Nhlapho from 4963 Ladysmith (area winner), Tumi van Rooyen from 4865 Palm Springs (area winner), Zolani Mazibuko from 4980 Burgville (regional winner), Ian Reynolds (PEP CELL Divisional Manager), Michell Mogale from 4539 Pretoria (area winner) and Gertrude Williams (PEP CELL Divisional People Support Manager). In the front f.l.t.r. are Hlengiwe Mbatha from 4559 Ogies (area and regional winner), Karabo Maduna from 4537 Phuthaditjhaba (area winner), Hlengiwe Dube from 4746 Hazyview (area winner), Rosina Motshegwa from 4936 Phola Park (area winner) and Mojau Mokone (Zimbali Regional Manager).

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Trophy Winner: Nizaar Daniels from 9752 N1 City (Best Performance).

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In the front f.l.t.r. are Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales), Monica Phuzi from 5700 Umhlanga (Umoba area winner and regional winner below R9 million), Tisetso Maya from 5747 Durbanville (Atlantic area winner, regional and divisional winner above R9 million), Natalie Kruger from 5685 Bredasdorp (Gamka area winner), Stefan Voges (CEO) and Jan Nel (Agulhas Regional Manager). In the middle f.l.t.r. are Nomathemba Mnyandu from 5524 Richards Bay (Zinyati area winner), Lamla Mamani from 5590 Mthatha (Amajoni area winner) and Lindiwe Manyoni from 5705 Table View (Cape Point area winner). At the back f.l.t.r. are Timothy Isaacs (Agulhas People Support Manager), Khanani Masingi (PEP HOME Divisional People Support Manager) and Barry Kawal (PEP HOME Divisional Manager).

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3. Ikageng Trophy Winners:

In the front f.l.t.r. are Faith Lebepe from 5770 Witbank (Dinaledi area winner), Tsakani Mathebula from 5744 Acornhoek Mall (iLanga area winner), Innocentia Ngwatoe from 5746 Rustenburg (Bafenyi area winner and regional winner above R9 million), Kholiwe Mdluli from 5769 Pretoria (Egoli area winner, regional and divisional winner below R9 million) and Victoria Manyane (Aganang area winner). At the back f.l.t.r. are Tsepang Mahasele (Ikageng PEP HOME Regional People Support Manager), Khanani Masingi (PEPhome Divisional People Support Manager), Berend van Straaten (Legae PEPhome Regional Manager), Barry Kawal (PEPhome Divisional Manager) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales).

In the front f.l.t.r. are Nomsa Dlamini from 5650 Orkney Shopping Centre (Entabeni area winner), Concilia Baloyi from 5742 Germiston (Letlapa area winner and regional winner below R9 million), Phylleen Kotze from 5565 Bloemfontein (Lapeng area winner and regional winner above R9 million), Irene Pfahl from 5619 President Vaal Square (Amila area winner) and Kgomotso Masemola from 5675 Eloff (Lenong area winner). At the back f.l.t.r. are Tsepang Mahasele (Ikageng PEP HOME Regional People Support Manager), Khanani Masingi (PEP HOME Divisional People Support Manager), Francis Mbambo (Ikageng PEP HOME Regional Manager), Barry Kawal (PEP HOME Divisional Manager) and Wynand Möller (Chief Executive Sales).

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Esther Geldenhuys

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Southern Division People Support Manager.

Where are you from?

Esther started her career 12 years ago as Regional People Support Manager in the Western Cape, working with Rudi Boehme. In 2012 she was promoted to Divisional People Support Manager – Southern Division.

Who is the love of your life?

I was born and raised in Vereeniging. At age 13 I knew the Western Cape was where I wanted to live, having visited it as part of the SA netball championships tour representing the Gauteng provincial team.

My dad worked seven days a week in a steel factory as a foreman, and my mom at one point had three jobs, one being a teacher, saving up for me to one day go to Stellenbosch University. Now, 19 years later, with huge gratitude for the sacrifices my parents have made, I can say that Cape Town is my hometown – forever!

My husband, Arno. He has such a kind heart and genuinely cares about people.

How do you define happiness?

What is your biggest dream?

Happiness to me is being grateful. It's being content with what you have.

Who would you like to invite the most to a meal?

Oprah Winfrey. I think she is a remarkable woman. She has forever changed my life.

Growing up, I didn't miss one of her shows.

What is your favourite animal?

Our Boston Terrier named Jack – he is the best dog ever and is such a big part of our family!

What are your favourite quotes?

“We rise by lifting others.” – ROBERT INGERSOLL.

“Don't worry about being successful but work towards being significant and the success will naturally follow.”

– OPRAH WINFREY

Why is PEP special to you?

Because we get to make a difference, in so many ways and for so many people.

We are all equal. It's just our level of responsibility that is different.

Any advice to your 16-year-old self ?

Don’t be so afraid. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Read more books.

My biggest dream was to climb Mount Everest. In 2012 I had the huge privilege to go hiking for 22 days in the Himalayas where we covered the three highest passes in the Himalayas. Although I did not climb Everest as such, I stood across from it and looked at it!

The best advice you ever got?

My mom passed away the morning after my son was born. One of the last messages she sent me was a quote that reads: “Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”

What makes you laugh?

My husband Arno, and my beautiful son Alexander. He is just 20 months old, but boy, can he make me laugh! He is truly my sunshine child.

What are your biggest passions?

To see those whom I appointed far outshine me and do great things as they too ‘pay-itforward’ in their own and unique way.

Last word – teach us something!

Just be you. Work hard. Be kind. Be brave!

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BY TONI ZIMMERMAN 082 926 3368 antoinettezimm@ gmail.com

HIV in the time of COVID-19 Dynamos, when it comes to health, my approach is a lot like the Sikhula KunYe tree. Even though we separate parts of the tree for symbolism, it still forms one whole tree. When we talk about health and wellness, we often mention body, mind and spirit, but I am a whole being and therefore we need to take care of all the parts of our being.

So if I am HIV+, how do I take care of myself during the COVID-19 pandemic?

I found a Fast Facts sheet on www.avert.org, which is one of my go-to sites regarding HIV information, and below I’ll add my own flair to it.

FAST FACTS "Current evidence suggests that people living with HIV have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. People living with HIV who are not on treatment or virally suppressed may be at an even greater risk."

Yes, I agree, making sure your HIV is well managed i.e. your CD4 count is above 500 and your Viral Load is undetectable means you can live a normal healthy life. If it is not well managed, you put yourself at 32

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a higher risk of disease – and that includes COVID-19.

"Speak to a health care professional for more information on how to stay healthy."

Build a good relationship with your health care provider. When they know you well, they can treat you quicker and easier. I’ve been going to the same provider for 22 years now.

"As with the general population, older people living with HIV and those with other underlying health conditions should take extra precautions to prevent illness."

"Try to have at least a 30 days’ supply of ART in your home. If possible, ask for three months."

I found this to be very important over the past two years, and after all that has happened, this will be my protocol for the future – we never know what is around the corner.

The last thing you want to be is without medication. Remember: it is consistent use of ART for the rest of your life that keeps your numbers under control.

"The current COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe for people living with HIV." I remember how afraid we were in the beginning years of HIV, and I see that same fear now. Medical science

has improved enormously in the past 100 years. Look at how well we live now with ART. Yes, I am vaccinated!

"We are continuing to learn about COVID-19. Remember to keep in touch with your healthcare provider and follow government advice."

I have two extra points to add here: I have been taking additional supplements to improve my immunity for at least 15 years now and interestingly some of these were recommended for COVID-19 as well.

This helped me greatly through the pandemic period.

Attitude and mental wellbeing has been crucial for my long-term survival of HIV, which, by the way, just became 31 years in October.

There have been times that I have felt down over the years too, but when that happens, I go and see a therapist or counselor just like I see a doctor when my physical body is unwell.

Dynamos, the busy season is upon us. Take good care of your whole selves and when you can, take time to rest, relax and recover.

Sikhula KunYe Toni Zimmermann

SIKHULA KUNYE

Always challenge yourself to do great things.

When did you start working at PEP, and in which position?

I joined PEP in 2005 as a sales assistant at 389 Pongola. In 2018 I was promoted to store manager at 6327 Ndumo.

What makes you excited about PEP?

Sikhula KunYe makes me very excited because we grow up day by day.

What would you say is your best quality and why?

My best quality is helping my fellow Dynamos solve problems. I don't want to see other people

struggling. It makes me smile knowing that I’ve helped someone.

How do you like spending your free time?

I spend my time at church, worshiping God all the time.

What are you addicted to?

I am addicted to social media and listening to gospel music.

If you had one wish, what would that be?

My wish is to help other people to improve their lives, giving them hope for a better life, and motivating them.

What has been your biggest challenge?

My biggest challenging experience was when I fought to decrease stock loss from 6.36% to 0.26% with my team. It was tough. I felt like quitting my job, but I told myself that quitting is not an option.

Any tips or advice to the Dynamos?

Dynamos, there are a lot of opportunities at PEP. Focus on PEP’s values. Smile and be the difference. Keep on delighting all our remarkable customers and never give up.

Always challenge yourself to do great things.

Lindiwe Madondo store manager at 6327 Ndumo, Tugela

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