HWN - Howden Africa Holdings Limited - Appointment to the Board

HWN - Howden Africa Holdings Limited - Appointment to the Board                 
HOWDEN AFRICA HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                  
(Incorporated in Republic of South Africa)                                      
(Registration Number 1996/002982/06)                                            
Share Code: HWN & ISIN: ZAE000010583                                            
("HAHL")                                                                        
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD                                                        
In compliance with paragraph 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements, HAHL is     
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Suleman Badat (CA (SA)) to the       
board of directors as an independent non-executive director, with effect        
from 21 November 2011. Mr. Badat will in addition to his appointment to the     
main Board join the Audit Committee as a member.                                
Mr. Badat has been operating as an independent consultant specialising in       
corporate governance, internal audit and risk management advisory services      
since 2006.  His appointment strengthens the Company`s commitment to good       
corporate governance and we look forward to working with him in fulfilling      
these responsibilities.                                                         
21 November 2011                                                                
Johannesburg                                                                    
Sponsor                                                                         
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance (Pty) Ltd                              
Registration number 1970/003711/07                                              
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