THE BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED - DIRECTORS" DEALINGS IN SECURITIES

THE BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED - DIRECTORS" DEALINGS IN SECURITIES                   
THE BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED                                                       
("Bidvest")                                                                     
(Registration number 1946/021180/06)                                            
Share code: BVT  ISIN ZAE000050449                                              
DIRECTORS" DEALINGS IN SECURITIES                                               
In compliance with Rules 3.63 - 3.74 of the JSE Listing Requirements, the       
following information is disclosed:                                             
The following directors have exercised their rights to options in terms of the  
Bidvest Incentive Scheme as follows:                                            
Director                 :    Mr Philip Douglas Womersley                       
Number of shares         :    30 000 options                                    
Price of shares          :    16 000 options @ R18,75                           
                              14 000 options @ R23,25                           
Date of transaction      :    October 4  2004                                   
Nature of transaction    :    Exercise share options                            
Nature of interest       :    Beneficial                                        
Director                 :    Mrs Lilian Garner Boyle                           
Number of shares         :    65 000 options                                    
Price of shares          :    40 000 options @ R35,05                           
                              25 000 options @ R37,50                           
Date of transaction      :    October 4  2004                                   
Nature of transaction    :    Exercise share options                            
Nature of interest       :    Beneficial                                        
Clearance in terms of paragraph 3.66 was obtained from the CEO                  
4 October 2004                                                                  
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