MTN GROUP - APPOINTMENT OF MAANDA MANYATSHE TO THE POSITION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR
            OF THE MTN GROUP`S SOUTH AFRICAN OPERATIONS                         
MTN GROUP LIMITED                                                               
(`MTN Group` or `the Company`)                                                  
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 1994/009584/06)                                            
Share code: MTN                                                                 
ISIN ZAE000042164                                                               
APPOINTMENT OF MAANDA MANYATSHE TO THE POSITION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE MTN 
GROUP`S SOUTH AFRICAN OPERATIONS                                                
MTN Group is pleased to advise that Maanda Manyatshe has been appointed as      
Managing Director for the MTN Group`s South African operations. His appointment 
will be effective 1 November 2004.                                              
Manyatshe joins MTN Group from the SA Post Office were he has held the position 
of Chief Executive Officer for the past five years. During his time at the SA   
Post Office he was instrumental in turning the SA Post Office into a profitable 
organization through managing operating expenses, facilitating service          
excellence and improving efficiencies. Prior to joining the SA Post office he   
held various positions in Engen and South African Breweries. He holds a Masters 
of Science degree.                                                              
Johannesburg                                                                    
28 September 2004                                                               
Sponsor                                                                         
Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Ltd                                            
Date: 28/09/2004 05:43:07 PM                      
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