HWW
HWW                                                                             
HWW - Hardware Warehouse Limited - 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.  
28 August 2008                                                                  
Designated Adviser                                                              
Merchant Sponsors (Proprietary) Limited                                         
Date: 28/08/2008 14:53:01 Produced by the JSE SENS Department.                  
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