BSR - Basil Read Holdings Limited - Directorate: Death of Miss Ntombekaya Yvonne

BSR - Basil Read Holdings Limited - Directorate: Death of Miss Ntombekaya Yvonne
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BASIL READ HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                     
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Registration number 1984/007758/06                                              
Share Code: BSR ISIN: ZAE000029781                                              
("Basil Read" or "the Group")                                                   
DIRECTORATE: DEATH OF MISS NTOMBEKAYA YVONNE SEPTEMBER                          
In terms of paragraph 3.59 of the JSE Limited`s Listings Requirements, the board
of directors of Basil Read announces the untimely passing away of Miss          
Ntombekaya Yvonne September, who was an independent non-executive director of   
the Group. Her wise counsel, astute leadership and positive contribution to the 
affairs of the Group will be sorely missed.                                     
The Group extends its deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to her family.   
6 January 2011                                                                  
Sponsor                                                                         
Sasfin capital                                                                  
(a division of Sasfin Bank Limited)                                             
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