HWW
HWW                                                                             
HWW - Hardware Warehouse Limited - Renewal of 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")                                         
RENEWAL OF CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT                                              
Further to the cautionary announcement dated 28 August 2008, shareholders are   
advised that Hardware Warehouse is still involved in negotiations which, if     
successfully concluded, may have a material effect on the price of the company`s
securities. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to continue exercising caution
when dealing in the company`s securities until a further announcement is made.  
9 October 2008                                                                  
Designated Adviser                                                              
Merchantec (Proprietary) Limited                                                
Date: 09/10/2008 13:42:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department.                  
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