New Cent.Wit.Areas - Holding in Company

RNS No 0083v
NEW CENTRAL WITWATERSRAND AREAS LIMITED
17th September 1997

In our capacity as London Secretaries to NCW we wish to advise you, as
required by chapter 17, paragraph 33(b) of the 'Listing Rules', that during
the week ended 12 September 1997 NCW became aware of the following reportable
changes to shareholdings. These changes are as a result of the decision to
transfer shares from the names of nominees holders into the names of
beneficial holders.

Anglo American Corporation of South Africa Limited increased its holding from
below 5% to 17.53%.

African and European Investment Company Limited increased its holding from
below 5% to 10.37%.

Lodestone Holdings Limited increased its holding from 5.62% to 22.43%

Resident Nominees Limited decreased its holding from 38.98% to Nil


Anglo American Corporation of South Africa Limited
19 Charterhouse Street
London EC1N 6QP


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