Woolworths has noted that it will be increasing security measures across all stores after explosions hit two of its branches in South Africa. 

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Another Woolworths store in South Africa has been hit by an explosive device, with an incident reported at a branch in Bloemfontein in the early hours of Friday, 29 May.

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An explosive device detonated inside a Woolworths store at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria on Thursday morning, which left significant damage to part of the store.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 29 May 2026.