HWW
 HWW                                                                             
HWW - Hardware Warehouse Limited - Dealings In Securities By Directors          
HARDWARE WAREHOUSE LIMITED                                                      
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
(Registration number: 2007/004302/06)                                           
Share code: HWW & ISIN: ZAE000104253                                            
DEALINGS IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS                                             
In compliance with paragraphs 3.63 to 3.74 (both inclusive) of the Listings     
Requirements of JSE Limited, the following is disclosed:                        
Name of director:             Ivan Senar                                        
Company:                      Hardware Warehouse Limited                        
Date of transaction:          5 December 2007                                   
Class of securities:          Ordinary shares                                   
Clearance to deal obtained:   Yes                                               
Nature of the transaction:    Purchase of shares                                
Price per share:              R0.77                                             
Number of securities:         110 750                                           
Total value:                  R85 278                                           
Extent of director`s          Indirect beneficial                               
interest:                                                                       
Johannesburg                                                                    
6 December 2007                                                                 
Designated Advisor                                                              
Merchant Sponsors (Proprietary) Limited                                         
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