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Investec Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Reg no: 1925/002833/06) Share code: INL ISIN code: ZAE000040531 Investec plc (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) (Registration number: 363621) Share code: INP ISIN: GB0031773103 As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited voluntarily notify both the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges of those interests (and changes to those interests) of (i) directors of both entities and the respective company secretaries, (ii) persons discharging managerial responsibilities across the group, and (iii) in certain instances the directors of significant subsidiaries of Investec Limited, in the securities of Investec plc and Investec Limited which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority and/or the JSE Listing Requirements. Accordingly, we advise of the following transaction in the securities of Investec plc and Investec Limited, by a Director of Investec Bank Limited, a South African incorporated company: INVESTEC BANK LIMITED - NOTIFICATION OF DEALING IN SECURITIES BY A DIRECTOR OF A SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARY OF INVESTEC LIMITED. In compliance with Rules 3.63 - 3.74 of the JSE Listing Requirements, the following information is disclosed: Director of major subsidiary: Bradley Tapnack Date of transactions: 29 July 2005 Class of shares: Investec plc ordinary shares (INP) Nature of transaction: Sale Number of shares: 3,917 Price: ZAR215.00 Nature of interest: Direct beneficial Class of shares: Investec Ltd ordinary shares (INL) Nature of transaction: Sale Number of shares: 583 Price: ZAR206.92 Nature of interest: Direct beneficial Clearance was obtained for the above dealings in securities. Johannesburg 1 August 2005 Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited

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