APN - Aspen - Dr Judy Dlamini Appointed Chairman Designate At Aspen

APN - Aspen - Dr Judy Dlamini Appointed Chairman Designate At Aspen             
ASPEN PHARMACARE HOLDINGS LIMITED                                               
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Registration number 1985/0002935/06                                             
Share code:  APN                                                                
ISIN:  ZAE000066692                                                             
("Aspen" or "the Company")                                                      
DR JUDY DLAMINI APPOINTED CHAIRMAN DESIGNATE AT ASPEN                           
Dr Judy Dlamini will succeed Archie Aaron as chairman of the board of directors 
of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited ("Aspen") after Aspen`s annual general     
meeting of shareholders which is scheduled to take place in November 2007.      
Archie Aaron has decided to step down as chairman having served in this position
since 1999.  He will remain a non-executive director of Aspen.  Stephen Saad,   
Aspen Group Chief Executive said, "On behalf of the board, I wish to record a   
sincere vote of thanks to Archie who has held the chair during a period of      
exponential growth at Aspen."                                                   
Dr Dlamini was appointed to the board of Aspen in 2005 following the investment 
in Aspen by BEE group Imithi.  She played a key role in the formation of Imithi 
and led the negotiating team through the transaction.  Dr Dlamini is a medical  
doctor as well as an MBA.  Her involvement outside of medicine has included     
corporate finance and business management.  She is a non-executive director of  
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd, Discovery Holdings Ltd and GijimaAst.            
Stephen Saad, Aspen Group Chief Executive expressed his support for Aspen`s     
chairman designate, "We are excited at Judy`s appointment and look forward to   
working with her in taking Aspen`s business forward.  I have known Judy for many
years and I am delighted that Aspen will benefit from her outstanding qualities.
Judy`s appointment marks a significant milestone in Aspen`s transformation      
strategy."                                                                      
Dr Dlamini responded, "It is a great honour to accept this appointment.  Aspen  
is an exceptional company which makes a significant contribution to the         
healthcare of South Africa and the African continent.  I am humbled to have this
wonderful opportunity to advance the position of black women in corporate South 
Africa."                                                                        
11 June 2007                                                                    
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Investec Bank Limited                                                           
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