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NEW APPOINTMENT TO DISCOVERY BOARD

Release Date: 20/02/2003 13:00
Code(s): DSY
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NEW APPOINTMENT TO DISCOVERY BOARD Sindi Zilwa has been appointed non-executive director of Discovery, effective on 20 February 2003. Ms Zilwa is the chief executive officer of the accounting firm Nkonki Pierce and chairman of Sikhona Financial Advisors (Pty) Ltd, the firm`s financial planning division. She is also a member of several boards and committees, including the Public Accountants and Auditors Board. Ms Zilwa became the second black woman Chartered Accountant in South Africa in 1990. She again made history in 1995 after co-founding an accounting firm which a year later merged into Nkonki Sizwe Ntsaluba, the first black accounting firm in South Africa. A Certified Financial Planner (IFP-SA), Ms Zilwa`s other qualifications include BCompt Hons, CTA, CA, Advanced Taxation Certificate (Unisa) and Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (UOFS). Ms Zilwa has been nominated for a number of prestigious awards, including South Africa`s Businesswoman of the Year, and has been named one of the Top 20 Business People and Top 10 Business Personalities in the country. Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery said, "I believe that Ms Zilwa`s business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit will add huge value to the Discovery Board." Ends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Rosemary Renton/Hans Venter Corporate Communications Consultants (Pty) Ltd Tel: (011) 783-8926 Fax: (011) 783-7608 E-mail: hansv@corpcom.co.za On behalf of: Adrian Gore - CEO Discovery Contact: (011) 529-2888 Date: 20 February 2003 THYS BOTHA APPOINTED AS DISCOVERY COMPANY SECRETARY Thys Botha, was appointed to the Discovery Board. He will act as company secretary, effective 20 February 2003. Mr Botha has a BCompt Degree. Ends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Rosemary Renton/Hans Venter Corporate Communications Consultants (Pty) Ltd Tel: (011) 783-8926 Fax: (011) 783-7608 E-mail: hansv@corpcom.co.za On behalf of: Adrian Gore - CEO Discovery Contact: (011) 529-2888 Date: 20 February 2003 Date: 20/02/2003 01:00:00 PM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department

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