FSR - FirstRand Limited - Change to the board of directors

FSR - FirstRand Limited - Change to the board of directors                      
FirstRand Limited                                                               
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number: 1966/010753/06)                                           
ISIN: ZAE000066304                                                              
Share Code: (JSE): FSR                                                          
Share Code: (NSX): FST                                                          
("FirstRand")                                                                   
CHANGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                                
In compliance with the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, the following         
information is disclosed:                                                       
Mr Aser Paul Nkuna, a shareholder representative of FirstRand empowerment       
partner, Mineworkers Investment Company ("MIC"), has indicated his              
intention to retire during 2012.  He has therefore resigned as a non-           
executive director from the board of FirstRand with effect from 31 July         
2011.                                                                           
A representative of MIC will replace Mr Nkuna once the necessary approval       
processes have been completed.                                                  
Sandton                                                                         
3 August 2011                                                                   
Sponsor                                                                         
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)                       
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