BSR - Basil Read Holdings Limited - Dealings in securities by Director of a

BSR - Basil Read Holdings Limited - Dealings in securities by Director of a     
major subsidiary                                                                
BASIL READ HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                     
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Registration number 1984/007758/06                                              
Share Code: BSR          ISIN: ZAE000029781                                     
("Basil Read")                                                                  
Dealings in securities by Director of a major subsidiary                        
In compliance with paragraph 3.63 to 3.74 of the JSE Limited Listings           
Requirements, the following information is disclosed:                           
1. Name of Director  :  Mr.Gregory Ian Badenhorst                               
Designation       :  Executive Director  -  Roadcrete                         
                       Africa (Pty) Limited (a major                            
                       subsidiary of Basil Read)                                
  Date of           :  02 December 2011                                         
Transaction                                                                   
  Price per share   :  R13.50                                                   
  Number of shares  :  24 750                                                   
  Total value       :  R334 125.00                                              
Class of          :  Ordinary Shares                                          
  securities                                                                    
  Nature of         :  Sale of Shares, on-market trade                          
  transaction                                                                   
Extent of         :  Direct Beneficial                                        
  interest                                                                      
Clearance to deal in these shares was obtained in terms of paragraph 3.66 of    
the JSE Listings Requirements.                                                  
Johannesburg                                                                    
05 December, 2011                                                               
Sponsor: Macquarie First South Capital (Pty) Ltd                                
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