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Lillian Ngubeni
I am Lillian Ngubeni. I worked as a teacher before I joined Pres Les in 1973. I was with my friend when she received her c...
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Pres Les was founded in 1971 with a vision: that exceptional quality be made available to South Africans who desire and cherish the finer things in life. Now, over 50 years later, we are expanding on that vision as we continue to grow as a company.
Pres Les uplifts those striving for financial independence through our direct selling model. With a growing network of Sales Consultants already thousands strong, we’ve earned a reputation as one of the country’s leading Direct Selling companies.
In 2019, the Pres Les logo was given a complete makeover. A unique corporate symbol was designed, with an abstract rose used to indicate delicate femininity, and the clean, elegant design reinforcing Pres Les’ positioning as an inspirational brand.
Pres Les now has an entirely new factory, with the most sophisticated machinery in Southern Africa, and continues to be a market leader offering bespoke, high quality products.
Courtaulds began producing a new fabric called polyamide sheeting (later known as Nylon sheeting) as an alternative to cotton sheeting in England.
Courtaulds produced polyamide fabric to be turned into bed sheeting by Mount View Fashions to be sold under Domestic Textiles, known as Domestex.
Domestex tried to sell polyamide sheeting in retailers but without the product explanation, the Customer did not understand the product benefits.
Sydney Rudolf Rhys sold easy-care, polyamide bed linen under “Mr Rudolf”. One day while ironing these sheets, his housekeeper was impressed by the quality of the fabric and exclaimed “e-pressless!” (press less) — inspiring the name Pres Les.
In 1971, Pres Les introduced polycotton, printed and coloured sheeting, duvets and duvet covers to the South African market.
In the same year, Pres Les became one of the founding companies behind the DSA (Direct Selling Association of South Africa).
The Classic Group created Pres Les/AMC, and Pres Les moved to the AMC factory in Atlantis.
In 1991, The Classic Group bought It’s a Pleasure. Most of the factory was moved to Epping and traded under the banner of Pres Les/It’s a Pleasure.
By 1992, Pres Les was well established and growing. The company now provided a real opportunity for women to earn, and the logo was updated to reflect the feminine side of the business.
By 1993, the It’s a Pleasure range was phased out.
In 1994, Pres Les became a private company, gained its independence and was restructured to suit its own identity.
In the new millennium, the rose became the Pres Les icon, symbolising love, faith, beauty and timelessness. The font changed to reflect the new era, portraying a professional business look.
On 27th October 2015, the factory was severely damaged by a fire. Within 2 months, a temporary factory was built and Pres Les was back in business with the exceptional support of the Pres Les staff, suppliers, Consultants and Customers.
In 2019, the Pres Les logo was given a complete makeover. A unique corporate symbol was designed, with an abstract rose used to indicate delicate femininity, and the clean, elegant design reinforcing Pres Les’ positioning as an inspirational brand.
Pres Les now has an entirely new factory, with the most sophisticated machinery in Southern Africa, and continues to be a market leader offering bespoke, high quality products.
Courtaulds began producing a new fabric called polyamide sheeting (later known as Nylon sheeting) as an alternative to cotton sheeting in England.
Courtaulds produced polyamide fabric to be turned into bed sheeting by Mount View Fashions to be sold under Domestic Textiles, known as Domestex.
Domestex tried to sell polyamide sheeting in retailers but without the product explanation, the Customer did not understand the product benefits.
Sydney Rudolf Rhys sold easy-care, polyamide bed linen under “Mr Rudolf”. One day while ironing these sheets, his housekeeper was impressed by the quality of the fabric and exclaimed “e-pressless!” (press less) — inspiring the name Pres Les.
In 1971, Pres Les introduced polycotton, printed and coloured sheeting, duvets and duvet covers to the South African market.
In the same year, Pres Les became one of the founding companies behind the DSA (Direct Selling Association of South Africa).
The Classic Group created Pres Les/AMC, and Pres Les moved to the AMC factory in Atlantis.
In 1991, The Classic Group bought It’s a Pleasure. Most of the factory was moved to Epping and traded under the banner of Pres Les/It’s a Pleasure.
By 1992, Pres Les was well established and growing. The company now provided a real opportunity for women to earn, and the logo was updated to reflect the feminine side of the business.
By 1993, the It’s a Pleasure range was phased out.
In 1994, Pres Les became a private company, gained its independence and was restructured to suit its own identity.
In the new millennium, the rose became the Pres Les icon, symbolising love, faith, beauty and timelessness. The font changed to reflect the new era, portraying a professional business look.
On 27th October 2015, the factory was severely damaged by a fire. Within 2 months, a temporary factory was built and Pres Les was back in business with the exceptional support of the Pres Les staff, suppliers, Consultants and Customers.
In 2019, the Pres Les logo was given a complete makeover. A unique corporate symbol was designed, with an abstract rose used to indicate delicate femininity, and the clean, elegant design reinforcing Pres Les’ positioning as an inspirational brand.
Pres Les now has an entirely new factory, with the most sophisticated machinery in Southern Africa, and continues to be a market leader offering bespoke, high quality products.
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Pres Les moved to its new home in Claremont, Cape Town in 2010. The extensively renovated building was customised inside and out to serve as the Head Office and to ensure Head Office staff have all they need to deliver Pres Les excellence, every day.
Today, Pres Les has extensive capabilities in a variety of departments, including sales and marketing, design and product development, IT, computer operations and system design, customer service, finance and accounts, HR and distribution.
Contact Head OfficePres Les is proudly South African and strives to empower local communities through job creation.
The Pres Les factory in Atlantis manufactures 85% of Pres Les products. This state-of-the-art factory features the most sophisticated quilting machines in the world, and a dedicated and meticulous workforce.
From our made-to-order bedroom coordinates to custom-made curtains, pelmet frills and accessories, our bespoke products are hand-assembled with thorough quality control before being dispatched to thousands of homes across the country from our distribution centre located 2km away.
Pres Les gave me financial security. I joined Pres Les in 1997. I worked as a Primary School Teacher at the time and sold Pres Les on the side for an extra income. After my very first commission, I never looked back. During the first year as a Pres Les Sales Consultant, I got to enjoy one of their incentives and stayed at a luxury hotel in Port Elizabeth by taking my first ever flight.
I was promoted to Branch Manager and then promoted to Executive Area Manager in Limpopo in July 2018. Pres Les enabled me to grow as a person. As a Manager, I’ve never missed a Top Achievers international trip. My slogan is ‘It starts with me: if my goals don’t scare me they are not big enough.’
My name is Nontembiso Mabula, affectionately known as Ntemby. I was born in a small town of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape and now residing in East London.
I started selling Pres Les in 1983. I was a student nurse at the time at Rietvlei Hospital. I was never recruited by anyone, instead I asked someone if I could sell as well. I started on a small scale, then grew up gradually in sales. In 1990, after seven years since I had joined Pres Les, I became a manager. I was a very good manager, I can say, as I was recognised as a top manager for many years in the company. I earned great commission and received lots of gifts.
Pres Les changed my life in a tremendous way. Through Pres Les, I became financially independent and I travelled almost the whole world, something that I do not think I would ever had managed on my own.
In the years 2003 and 2004 my team of consultants grew very well, to the point that I even decided to quit my job as a nurse and was appointed as a Regional Manager. I am very passionate about my job.
No formal education is needed to start your own business and travel the world.
I joined Pres Les in 1987 when I was only 18 years old. I became a Manager in 2013; I worked hard, met my monthly targets and qualified as a Top Achiever that same year. This status gave me the opportunity to travel overseas and since then I’ve never stopped traveling around the world. Now I’m an Executive Area Manager in Kwa-Zulu Natal North. Through Pres Les I’ve liberated so many people and at the same time, I was liberated.
I joined Pres Les in September 1999. I just wanted an extra source of income. In the eighteen years that I have been a Style Consultant I discovered that it was more than an extra source of income: it’s a lifestyle.
From 2001 I started travelling overseas with Pres Les as one of the Top Achievers and have never missed a trip. I enjoyed the double diamond status and was one of the top Consultants throughout the years.
Since I made the decision to be part of the Pres Les family, I’ve never looked back. It has helped me live out my dreams.
In 2018 I was appointed as an Executive Area Manager for Area 6 and it has been a dream come true.
My journey with Pres Les started in 1997, but I initially struggled to sell. I re-joined Pres Les in 2016 and became a Branch Manager. I was amazed at the success of the company and that it was still acclaimed for its quality and exclusivity.
In 2018, I applied for an Executive Area Manager post and was successful — going on to attend Top Achievers Conferences overseas.
Pres Les has changed my life. I no longer box myself in and embrace new possibilities, experiences, and my inner potential.
The future of Pres Les is exciting as the company has embraced and incorporated digital platforms to grow the business.
I am Lillian Ngubeni. I worked as a teacher before I joined Pres Les in 1973. I was with my friend when she received her commission and I decided to join Pres Les. With two small children to take care of, it seemed like a good opportunity to earn extra income.
Since joining Pres Les, my life has changed. My children attend better schools and I bought a new car – I have even travelled overseas! I have always wanted to be a businesswoman and make a difference in people’s lives. Pres Les has taught me independence and to empower the people in my community. I see potential in everyone I meet. Through Pres Les I have accomplished all my goals.
My name is Anna Nomsa Molwantwa, born and bred in Bronkhorspruit. I joined Pres Les in 2004. I was recruited by my sister from Tzaneen. I got very excited when I earned my first commission from Pres Les. From then I realised that Pres Les has the potential to supplement my maigre income from teaching. Ever since then, I have never looked back. As an active Consultant, I continued growing my team to a point where I was promoted to be a Branch Manager and recently appointed as an Executive Area Manager for Gauteng North. I used to stock and sell soft goods, transporting them from Johannesburg, which was a struggle. Pres Les came as a solution with their smart way of selling. I grew from being a Consultant to being a Manager just by recruiting and selling.
Pres Les is a company that gives everyone an opportunity to grow irrespective of the level of education, colour, and creed. Through Pres Les, I have developed many low incomes and unemployed ladies in my community. Personally, I managed to extend my small house to a big comfortable house, took my two children to University, and managed to buy myself a better car. What I like about Pres Les is that it is a company that appreciates Customers, Consultants, and Managers through its enormous incentives, such as gifts, and also traveling opportunities for Consultants.
I’m grateful to be a member of this prestigious company that excels in its exclusive homeware.
