THE BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED - DEALINGS IN SECURITIES

THE BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED - 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:                                             
Director                 :    Mervyn Chipkin                                    
Number of shares         :    40 000                                            
Price of shares          :    R67.1404                                          
Date of transaction      :    October 25  2004                                  
Class of shares          :    Ordinary                                          
Nature of transaction    :    Sale of Bidvest Shares                            
Nature of interest       :    Beneficial                                        
Clearance in terms of paragraph 3.66 was obtained from the CEO                  
Date: 25/10/2004 09:32:04 AM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za                     
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