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:                    9 April 2008                            
Class of securities:                    Ordinary shares                         
Clearance to deal obtained:             Yes                                     
Nature of the transaction:              Purchase of shares                      
Price per share:                        R0,84                                   
Number of securities:                   7 600                                   
Total value:                            R6 384,00                               
Extent of director`s interest:          Indirect  beneficial                    
                                                                                
Name of director:                       Ivan Senar                              
Company:                                Hardware Warehouse Limited              
Date of transaction:                    9 April 2008                            
Class of securities:                    Ordinary shares                         
Clearance to deal obtained:             Yes                                     
Nature of the transaction:              Purchase of shares                      
Price per share:                        R0,85                                   
Number of securities:                   13 900                                  
Total value:                            R11 815,00                              
Extent of director`s interest:          Indirect  beneficial                    
Johannesburg                                                                    
10 April 2008                                                                   
Sponsor                                                                         
Merchant Sponsors (Proprietary) Limited                                         
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