The Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited - Capital Reduction In Relation

The Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited - Capital Reduction In Relation       
To The APN Share Instalment                                                     
THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED                                       
Share Code: APNSIA                                                              
ISIN Code: ZAE000067286                                                         
CAPITAL REDUCTION IN RELATION TO THE APN SHARE INSTALMENT                       
Notice is hereby given that as a result of the capital reduction                
declaration  relating to Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited (APN) the            
holders of APNSIA share instalments will receive an Aspen Pharmacare            
Holdings Limited (APN) capital reduction of 48c per security.                   
Last date to trade cum distribution   Friday , 04 November 2005                 
Ex-distribution Date                  Monday , 07 November 2005                 
Record Date                           Friday , 11 November 2005                 
Payment Date                          Monday , 14 November 2005                 
For further information contact:                                                
Standard Bank                                                                   
Tel 0800 111 780                                                                
Email: derivatives@standardbank.co.za                                           
Sponsor: Standard Bank                                                          
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