Based in Capetown, the South African Woolworths chain traces its origins back to 1931. Today, Woolworths variety-type stores carry lines of apparel, shoes, accessories and sporting goods. In 2017, there were 282 locations in eleven African nations. Note: the chain was never affiliated with the similarly-named North American or Australian retail chains.
Graphic from Woolworths Holdings, Limited


Pick n Pay, a Capetown-based grocer, has anchored the south end of KILLARNEY MALL for a number of years. The chain's first stores were established in 1967. As of 2017, Pick n Pay operated 536 supermarkets in seven African nations. Note: the official trademark was written "Pick 'n Pay" before 2007, when the apostrophe was removed.
Graphic from Pick n Pay Stores, Limited