MRF - Merafe Resources Limited - Appointment of independent non-executive

MRF - Merafe Resources Limited - Appointment of independent non-executive       
director                                                                        
Merafe Resources Limited                                                        
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number: 1987/003452/06)                                           
JSE share code: MRF                                                             
ISIN: ZAE000060000                                                              
("Merafe" or "the Company")                                                     
Appointment of independent non-executive director                               
In compliance with paragraph 3.59 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE       
Limited, the Board of Directors of Merafe (the "Board") is pleased to announce  
the appointment of Mr Zed van der Walt as independent non-executive director to 
the Board with effect from 1 July 2011.                                         
Mr van der Walt was the technical director of Merafe until he retired in        
February 2008. Prior to Merafe, he was the CEO of CMI Limited and has 35 years  
of industry experience. His vast operational and management experience and      
knowledge of the ferroalloy industry will be an asset to the Company.           
Mr van der Walt`s qualifications include a Pr Eng, BSc Engineering (MET), MBA   
and DPLR.                                                                       
The Board congratulates Mr van der Walt on his appointment and wishes him every 
success in his new role.                                                        
Sandton                                                                         
1 July 2011                                                                     
Sponsor                                                                         
Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited                                  
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