JOINT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND FINANCIAL DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT ON INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS

In line with paragraph 5.9 of the JSE Listings Requirements, each of the Directors whose names are stated below, hereby confirm that:

• the annual financial statements fairly present in all material respects the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer in terms of IFRS Accounting Standards;
• to the best of our knowledge and belief, no facts have been omitted or untrue statements made that would make the annual financial statements false or misleading;
• internal financial controls have been put in place to ensure that material information relating to the issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries has been provided to effectively prepare the financial statements of the issuer;
• the internal financial controls are adequate and effective and can be relied upon in compiling the annual financial statements, and we have fulfilled our role and function as Executive Directors with primary responsibility for implementation and execution of controls;
• where we are not satisfied, we have disclosed to the Audit Committee and the auditors any deficiencies in design and operational effectiveness of the internal financial controls, and have taken steps to remedy the deficiencies; and
• we are not aware of any fraud involving Directors.