HWW
 HWW                                                                             
HWW - Hardware Warehouse - Cautionary Announcement                              
HARDWARE WAREHOUSE LIMITED                                                      
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
(Registration number: 2007/004302/06)                                           
Share code: HWW & ISIN: ZAE000104253                                            
("Hardware Warehouse" or "the company")                                         
CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT                                                         
Shareholders are advised that Hardware Warehouse has entered into               
negotiations, which if successfully concluded may have a material effect on     
the price of the company`s securities. Accordingly, shareholders are            
advised to exercise caution when dealing in the company`s securities until      
a further announcement is made.                                                 
16 October 2007                                                                 
Sponsor                                                                         
Merchant Sponsors (Proprietary) Limited                                         
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