Mr John Abell

Investec PLC
27 May 2004

Investec plc

It is with deep regret that the Board of Directors of Investec plc wish to
announce that Mr. John Abell, a non-executive director, died unexpectedly on the
26th May 2004.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Contact for queries
Richard Vardy
[phone]
27 May 2004


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