Sappi - Dealing in securities by directors

Sappi - Dealing in securities by directors                                      
Sappi Limited                                                                   
(Registration number 1936/008963/06)                                            
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Share code: SAP     ISIN: ZAE000006284)                                         
("Sappi" or the "Company")                                                      
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS                                              
In terms of paragraph 3.63 of the Listing Requirements of the JSE Securities    
Exchange South Africa, we hereby provide the following information regarding    
dealing in securities of Sappi by a director of a major subsidiary of the       
Company. Clearance was received in terms of Listings Requirement 3.66.          
Director"s Name                    :    Laurence John Newman                    
Company                            :    Sappi International SA                  
Date of transaction                :    17 December 2004                        
Nature of transaction              :    Payment for shares in terms of          
obligations under the Sappi Limited     

                                        Share Incentive Scheme                  
Number of shares acquired          :    1)   2 000                              
                                        2)   1 000                              
Dates rights granted               :    1)   22 December 1999 : R53,85          
and prices                         :    2)   15 January 2001  : R49,00          
Class of security                  :    Ordinary shares                         
Extent of interest                 :    Direct beneficial                       
20 December 2004                                                                
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