Bidvest - Withdrawal of cautionary announcement

Bidvest - Withdrawal of cautionary announcement                                 
The Bidvest Group Limited                                                       
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
Registration number 1946/021180/06                                              
Share code: BVT                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000050449                                                              
("Bidvest")                                                                     
Withdrawal of cautionary announcement                                           
Shareholders" attention is drawn to the announcement by Bidvest on July 15      
2005. Shareholders are advised that discussions relating to the particular      
opportunity referred to have been mutually suspended and accordingly Bidvest    
withdraws the cautionary announcement.                                          
By order of the board                                                           
August  16  2005                                                                
Lead sponsor:                                                                   
Investec Bank Limited                                                           
Joint sponsor:                                                                  
Deutsche Securities (Pty) Limited                                               
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