I wanted to inform you directly about two separate incidents that targeted our stores this week. It’s important to me that our customers are kept up to date on key issues like these and that you hear the news directly from us.
In the early hours of the morning on both Thursday (28 May) and Friday (29 May), improvised explosive devices were detonated in Woolworths stores, between 01:00 and 02:00, when the stores were closed. The first occurred in Pretoria, at the Menlyn Park store and the second in Bloemfontein at the Preller Square branch. While our Menlyn Park store has reopened, Woolworths Preller Square remains closed while the investigation is underway.
Most importantly, I’m relieved to share that no one was harmed in either incident. Some staff members are, understandably, shaken by the events, and our team is providing all the necessary support.
On both occasions, we informed the South African Police Service (SAPS) immediately, who initiated a sweep of the areas,…
