Release Date:23/05/2013 05:30:00
JDG 201305230055A
Resignation of JD Group Executive Director

JD Group Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration Number 1981/009108/06)
Registration number 1981/009108/06)
Share code: JDG ISIN: ZAE000030771
Convertible bond code: JDGCB ISIN: ZAE000168415 ("JD Group" or "the Company")

RESIGNATION OF JD GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In terms of 3.59(b) of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, shareholders are advised that Ian Thompson, the Executive Director - Finance and Corporate Affairs, has resigned from the board of JD Group ("the Board") with effect from 23 May 2013.

Mr David Sussman, the Group´s Chief Executive Officer, said "Ian has made a significant contribution to the JD Group over the last 10 years and over recent years has been instrumental in the restructuring and funding of the balance sheet of the business. I thank him on behalf of all of his colleagues and wish him well in his future endeavours".

The Chairman of the Board, Mr Vusi Khanyile, added that "Whilst we are sad to see Ian leave, we respect his wishes and are grateful for the contribution that he has made to the Board and the business of the JD Group."

Ian will leave the employ of the Group on 30 June 2013.

23 May 2013
Johannesburg

Sponsor to JD Group
PSG Capital Proprietary Limited

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