Truworths International Limited - Director dealings in shares

Truworths International Limited - Director dealings in shares                   
Truworths International Limited                                                 
(1944/017491/06)                                                                
("the Company")                                                                 
Code : TRU                                                                      
ISIN : ZAE000028296                                                             
Notice is hereby given, in terms of paragraphs 3.63 to 3.74 of the Listings     
Requirements of the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa, of the following      
transaction in respect of the Company"s shares by a director of the Company:    
Name of director                 : Wayne Martin van der Merwe                   
Executive director of            : Truworths International Limited              
Date of transaction              : 18 October 2004                              
Purchase price per share         : R 5.17 (weighted average)                    
Number of shares                 : 118 000                                      
Total cost                       : R 609 992                                    
Class of shares                  : Ordinary                                     
Nature of transaction            : The exercise of options in respect of the    
                                   Company"s shares, such options having been   
                                   granted over the period between 27 November  
2000 and 6 November 2003, in terms of and    

                                   subject to the rules of the Company"s share  
                                   scheme, and the consequent acquisition of    
                                   such shares at the weighted average strike   
price of R 5.17 per share.                   

Extent and interest of director  : 100% direct and beneficial interest          
Prescribed clearance given       : Yes                                          
Chris Durham                                                                    
Company Secretary                                                               
Truworths International Limited                                                 
20 October 2004                                                                 
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