Director Shareholding

Investec PLC
18 February 2005


Director Shareholding


Investec Limited, South Africa


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 directors of both entities, and 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 Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority and
the JSE Listing Requirements.


Accordingly, we advise of the following announcement released on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange in relation to a director of Investec Limited:


In compliance with Rules 3.63 - 3.74 of the JSE Listing Requirements, the
following information is disclosed:


Director of Investec Bank Limited:                            Bradley Tapnack

Date of transactions:                                         16 February 2005

Class of shares:                                              Preference shares 
                                                              (Share code: INPR)

Nature of transaction:                                        Purchase

Price per share:                                              R104.50

Number of shares:                                             1900

Nature of interest:                                           Beneficial

Number of shares:                                             1900

Nature of interest:                                           Non-beneficial


Clearance was obtained for the above dealings in securities.



Enquiries:


Richard Vardy

UK Group Company Secretary

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