MTN - Awarding of MTN group shares in terms of Newshelf 664 to directors of a

MTN - Awarding of MTN group shares in terms of Newshelf 664 to directors of a   
      major subsidiary of MTN Group                                             
MTN Group Limited                                                               
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 1994/009584/06)                                            
Share code: MTN                                                                 
ISIN ZAE000042164                                                               
AWARDING OF MTN GROUP SHARES IN TERMS OF NEWSHELF 664 TO DIRECTORS OF A MAJOR   
SUBSIDIARY OF MTN GROUP                                                         
In compliance with rule 3.63 - 3.74 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE     
Limited we hereby give you notice of the offer and acceptance of an additional  
participation ratio in Newshelf 664 awarded to directors of a major subsidiary  
of MTN Group Limited:                                                           
Name of Director:             Paul Norman                                       
Date of Offer  :              20 April 2006                                     
Strike Price (per share) :    R 13.91                                           
Strike Date:                  1 January 2003                                    
Additional Participation                                                        
Ratio in Newshelf 664:        0.686738%                                         
Class of Security held                                                          
by Newshelf:                  309 million ordinary MTN Group Limited shares of  
                              0.01 cents each                                   
Nature of Transaction:        Awarding of additional participation ratio        
Nature of Interest  :         Beneficial                                        
Name of Director    :         Karel Pienaar                                     
Date of Offer  :              20 April 2006                                     
Strike Price (per share) :    R 13.91                                           
Strike Date:                  1 January 2003                                    
Additional Participation                                                        
Ratio in Newshelf 664:        0.726459%                                         
Class of Security held                                                          
by Newshelf:                  309 million ordinary MTN Group Limited shares of  
                              0.01 cents each                                   
Nature of Transaction:        Awarding of additional participation ratio        
Nature of Interest  :         Beneficial                                        
Prior approval pursuant to paragraph 3.66 of the JSE Listing Requirements has   
been obtained.                                                                  
Fairland                                                                        
24 April 2006                                                                   
Sponsor                                                                         
Merrill Lynch South Africa                                                      
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