17/11/2025
It is predicted that we're entering another economic collapse next month that's worse than the previous ones we've experienced.
I've taken the time to find out a list of affiliate marketing companies people can join to help them generate multiple streams of income through the power of marketing.
Direct-selling / MLM companies active in South Africa
1. Avon (Avon South Africa)
Products: Cosmetics, skincare, personal care.
SA presence: Yes — Avon South Africa / local Representative programme.
Minimum age: 18 (warrants they are over 18 in Representatives.
2. Forever Living Products
Products: Aloe vera products, supplements, personal care.
SA presence: Yes — Forever Living Southern Africa materials/policies.
Minimum age: 18+ (company policy: only adults 18+ may contract as Distributors).
S*x: Male and female can join.
3. Herbalife
Products: Nutrition, weight-management, supplements.
SA presence: Yes — Herbalife South Africa business-opportunity pages.
Minimum age: Generally 18+ (registration pages and global docs refer to 18+ or legal adult).
4. Amway (Amway South Africa)
Products: Nutrition, personal care, home care.
SA presence: Yes — local Amway South Africa ABO programme.
Minimum age: 18+ (Amway ABO agreement explicitly requires at least 18).
5. DXN (DXN International)
Products: Health supplements (mushroom-based), wellness products.
SA presence: Yes — DXN South Africa pages.
Minimum age: 18+ (their distributorship rules state applicants must be 18+).
6. AMC Cookware (AMC South Africa)
Products: Cookware sold via consultants / demonstrations (party plan model).
SA presence: Yes — AMC sales centres / consultants across SA.
Minimum age: Typically 18+ for hosts/consultants in T&Cs and campaigns.
7. Tupperware (Tupperware Southern Africa)
Products: Kitchenware, household products (party plan model).
SA presence: Yes — Tupperware Southern Africa / local consultants.
Minimum age: Generally age of legal capacity (local pages don’t always publish a numeric age publicly — check local join/terms).
8. Oriflame
Products: Cosmetics, skincare, wellness.
SA presence: Yes — Oriflame South Africa (Brand Partner programme).
Minimum age: Age of legal capacity (Oriflame allows exceptions with guardian consent in some markets).
9. NeoLife
Products: Nutritional supplements, wellness.
SA presence: Listed among MLMs operating in SA.
Minimum age: Usually 18+ (check local distributor agreement).
10. Mannatech
Products: Dietary supplements, wellness.
SA presence: Appears on industry lists of companies operating in SA.
Minimum age: Typically 18+ (verify local terms before joining).
11. Tiens (Tianshi)
Products: Health/wellness, supplements, personal care.
SA presence: Appears in regional lists of MLMs in South Africa.
Minimum age: Usually 18+ or legal capacity (check local distributor docs).
12. Longrich
Products: Personal care, household, health products.
SA presence: Listed among MLMs active in SA.
Minimum age: Usually 18+ (check local terms).
13. New Image Group
Products: Skincare, cosmetics, wellness.
SA presence: Appears on lists of companies with SA operations.
Minimum age: Usually 18+ (verify in the local contract).
14. Edmark / Edmark International
Products: Nutraceuticals, wellness.
SA presence: Appears in industry lists and the global DSN lists.
Minimum age: Usually 18+ (check local T&Cs).
15. Inuka Fragrances / GDN / other local groups (examples of smaller local direct-selling brands)
Products: Fragrances, cosmetics, and local product lines.
SA presence: Local companies (some small-medium enterprises listed on SA MLM lists).
Minimum age: Usually legal adult (18+) or check local terms.
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