Howden Africa - Dealing in securities by a director and company secretary

Howden Africa - Dealing in securities by a director and company secretary       
HOWDEN AFRICA HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                  
(Incorporated in Republic of South Africa)                                      
(Registration Number 1996/002982/06)                                            
Share Code: HWN          ISIN: ZAE000010583                                     
Dealing in securities by a director and company secretary                       
In compliance with paragraphs 3.63 to 3.74 of the JSE Securities Exchange South 
Africa Listings Requirements, the following information is disclosed:           
Director                              : S Meyer                                 
Date of exercise                      : 30 November 2004                        
Option price per share                : R0.90                                   
Number of shares                      : 33 400                                  
Total value                           : R 30 060                                
Class of securities                   : Ordinary shares                         
Nature of transaction                 : Exercise of options                     
Extent of interest                    : Direct beneficial                       
Confirmation of clearance             : Clearance to deal was granted           
Exercise of options                                                             
Date options granted                  : 17 July 2000                            
Market price at date of exercise      : R2.05                                   
Company Secretary                     : M Lake                                  
Date of exercise                      : 30 November 2004                        
Option price per share                : R0.90                                   
Number of shares                      : 11 000                                  
Total value                           : R 9 900                                 
Class of securities                   : Ordinary shares                         
Nature of transaction                 : Exercise of options                     
Extent of interest                    : Direct beneficial                       
Confirmation of clearance             : Clearance to deal was granted           
Exercise of options                                                             
Date options granted                  : 17 July 2000                            
Market price at date of exercise      : R2.05                                   
30 November 2004                                                                
Johannesburg                                                                    
Sponsor                                                                         
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance (Pty) Ltd                              
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