MTN appoints Phuthuma Nhleko as Executive Chairman in a temporary capacity as Sifiso Dabengwa resigns as CEO MTN Group Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Registration number: 1994/009584/06 ISIN: ZAE000042164 Share code: MTN (“MTN” or the “Company”) Media Statement MTN appoints Phuthuma Nhleko as Executive Chairman in a temporary capacity as Sifiso Dabengwa resigns as CEO MTN wishes to inform the market that MTN’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sifiso Dabengwa has resigned. "Due to the most unfortunate prevailing circumstances occurring at MTN Nigeria, I, in the interest of the Company and its shareholders, have tendered my resignation with immediate effect," stated Sifiso Dabengwa. Phuthuma Nhleko, the current Non-executive Chairman has agreed to act as Executive Chairman for a maximum period of 6 months while the Company identifies a successor for Mr Dabengwa. Phuthuma Nhleko is no stranger to the business as he served as Non-executive Director and Chairman of MTN from July 2001 until June 2002 and thereafter as an executive director, Group President and CEO until March 2011. He has subsequently chaired the Group in a Non- executive capacity for the past two and a half years (29 May 2013). "I will assume responsibility as Executive Chairman for the next 6 months as I proactively deal with the Nigerian regulator and will continue to work with them in addressing the issues around unregistered subscribers as a matter of urgency,” commented Nhleko. To ensure compliance with King III, Mr. Alan van Biljon will continue to serve as the Lead Independent Director on the MTN board of directors (“MTN Board”) whilst Mr. Nhleko takes over executive responsibility. “Together with the MTN Board, my second priority will be to find an appropriate Chief Executive Officer to take MTN forward. I will then revert to my Non-executive Chairman role," concluded Nhleko. Stakeholders are reminded that MTN will continue to inform them of any material engagements with the Nigerian authorities via the Stock Exchange News Service of the JSE Limited (SENS). Shareholders are advised to continue to exercise caution when dealing in the Company’s securities until a further announcement is made. -ENDS- Fairland 9 November 2015 Sponsor Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary Limited Date: 09/11/2015 07:06:00 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited ('JSE'). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.