Director Shareholding

Investec PLC
11 February 2005


In compliance with Rules 3.63 and 3.74 of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
('JSE') Listing Requirements requiring disclosure of dealings in securities of
Investec Limited and Investec PLC by directors of major subsidiaries of Investec
Limited, the following information is disclosed:


Investec Limited

(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)

(Registration number: 1925/002833/06)

Share code: INL ISIN code: ZAE000040531

Investec PLC

(Registration number:  3633621)

Share code: INP ISIN:  GB0031773103


DEALINGS IN SECURITIES

In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 3.63 - 3.74 of the
JSE Listing Requirements, the following information should be noted:

Company Secretary of Investec Limited: Selwyn Noik

Date of transactions:              9 February 2005

Class of shares:                   Ordinary shares

Nature of interest:                Direct beneficial

Number of shares:                  255 Investec Limited shares

Price per share:                   Options exercised at R111.32 per
                                   share, subsequent sale at R178.50

Number of shares:                  495 Investec PLC shares

Price per share:                   Options exercised at R111.96 per share,
                                   subsequent sale at R180.50
                                                                      
Clearance was obtained for the above dealings in securities.

Johannesburg     10 February 2005

Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited


Enquiries:

Richard Vardy
Company Secretary
Investec PLC
[phone]


London           11 February 2005



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