BSR - Basil Read - Resignation of Company Secretary

BSR - Basil Read - Resignation of Company Secretary                             
Basil Read Holdings Limited                                                     
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Registration Number 1984/007758/06                                              
Share Code: BSR    ISIN: ZAE000029781                                           
("Basil Read" or "the Company")                                                 
CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                               
In compliance with paragraph 3.59(b) of the Listings Requirements of the JSE    
Limited, shareholders are hereby advised that Ms Enna Kruger has resigned as    
Company Secretary of Basil Read with effect from 5 April 2012.                  
The Company would like to thank Ms Enna Kruger for her contribution to the board
of directors and the Basil Read Group over the past years and wish her well in  
her future endeavours.                                                          
Shareholders will be advised of the appointment of the new company secretary in 
due course.                                                                     
Johannesburg                                                                    
12 March 2012                                                                   
JSE Sponsor                                                                     
Macquarie First South Capital (Pty) Limited                                     
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