FirstRand Limited - Dealing in securities by director

FirstRand Limited - Dealing in securities by director                           
FirstRand Limited                                                               
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number: 1966/010753/06)                                           
ISIN: ZAE000066304                                                              
Share Code (JSE): FSR                                                           
Share Code (NSX): FST                                                           
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTOR                                               
In compliance with the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, the following         
information is disclosed:                                                       
Director:                            AP Nkuna                                   
Company:                             FirstRand Limited                          
Date of transaction:                 22 June 2006                               
Nature of transaction:               Purchase of securities                     
Class of securities:                 Ordinary shares                            
Number of securities:                27 500                                     
Purchase price:                      R17.64                                     
Total value of transaction:          R485 100                                   
Nature and extent of                                                            
director"s interest:                 Direct beneficial                          
Clearance obtained                   Yes                                        
Sandton                                                                         
23 March 2006                                                                   
Sponsor                                                                         
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)                       
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