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UniFirst trading CC was established in June 2011 in Midrand and was distributing to +/- 40 Supermarkets owned by family members and relatives. June 2014 Distribution Centre moved to Sunderland Ridge and was doing distribution in a radius of +/-500km within South Africa. Within the same period the first UNIMART Cash & Carry store was opened, servicing +/- 450 traders. March 2019 The second UNIMART Cash & Carry opened in Pretoria West.

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Here at UniFirst, our mission is to create unity between member and supplier by offering a value added service, with quality products and competitive prices.

PING WENG: CEO

Founder Ping Weng, started his retail business in 2004 and traded until 2007 within the Lesotho market. From 2008 – 2011 he progressed in opening his first two retail stores in Garankua and Midrand respectively. Mr. Weng then decided to enter into the wholesale trade in June of 2011 until present. Mr. Weng’s current vision […]

GARTH JANSEN: General Manager

With experience of +/- 25 years in the FMCG market, Garth worked for two corporate companies during this time being National Brands and Pioneer Foods (Essential) respectively. In 2019 he resigned from Pioneer Foods and joined Unimart, to form UFI (UniFirst Independent) Buying Group. Garth’s strongest attributes is his enthusiasm and energy adds immense value […]