Heartland presentation available on web site

AECI LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration No. 1924/002590/06)
Share code:  AFE     ISIN No. ZAE000000220
(“AECI” or “the Group”)

AECI shareholders are advised that a presentation on the Group’s property businesses (Heartland Properties and Heartland Leasing) is being given today, 16 October 2008.

The presentation will be available on AECI’s web site http://www.aeci.co.za at or about 10:00 today (SA time).

Sandton
16 October 2008         

Sponsor      
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)