BSR - Basil Read Holdings Limited - Dealings in securities by an Executive

BSR - Basil Read Holdings Limited - Dealings in securities by an Executive      
Director of Basil Read (Pty) Ltd                                                
BASIL READ HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                     
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Registration number 1984/007758/06                                              
Share Code: BSR          ISIN: ZAE000029781                                     
Dealings in securities by an Executive Director of Basil Read (Pty) Ltd         
In compliance with paragraphs 3.63 to 3.74 of the Listings Requirements of the  
JSE Limited ("JSE"), the following information is disclosed:                    
1. Name of Director                   : Mr. T.D. Hughes                         
  Designation                        : Director, Basil Read  (Pty) Limited      
Date of Transaction                : 27 June 2011                             
  Price per share                    : R13.35                                   
  Number of shares                   : 59,020                                   
  Total value                        : R787,917.00                              
Class of securities                : Ordinary Shares                          
  Nature of transaction              : Sale of Shares, on-market trade          
  Extent of interest                 : Direct Beneficial                        
                                                                                
2. Name of Director                   : Mr. T.D. Hughes                         
  Designation                        : Director, Basil Read  (Pty) Limited      
  Date of Transaction                : 27 June 2011                             
  Price per share                    : R13.36                                   
Number of shares                   : 980                                      
  Total value                        : R13,092,80                               
  Class of securities                : Ordinary Shares                          
  Nature of transaction              : Sale of Shares, on-market trade          
Extent of interest                 : Direct Beneficial                        
Clearance to deal in these shares was obtained in terms of paragraph 3.66 of the
JSE Listings Requirements.                                                      
Johannesburg                                                                    
29 June 2011                                                                    
JSE Sponsor: Macquarie First South Advisers (Pty) Ltd                           
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