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CANCELLATION OF S485722 Update Regarding Cybercrime At Subsidiary

AFRICAN EQUITY EMPOWERMENT INVESTMENTS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registra9on number 1996/006093/06) ISIN: ZAE000195731 Share code: AEE ("AEEI" or "the Company")

UPDATE REGARDING CYBERCRIME AT SUBSIDIARY

Shareholders are referred to the Reviewed Condensed Consolidated Annual Financial Results for the year ended 31 August 2023 released on SENS on 13 December 2023 and are hereby provided with an update to the alleged cybercrime incident involving one of AEEI's subsidiaries as referred to in the paragraph entitled 'Events after the reporting date'.

On or about 15 November 2023, Premier Fishing and Brands Limited ("Premier Fishing"), a 56.23% owned subsidiary of AEEI, was the subject of a fraud that resulted in the transfer of $820,000 from its bank account to an unknown third party. In response, Premier Fishing opened a criminal case with the South African Police Services and initiated internal investigation. Additionally, and following a thorough investigation and disciplinary proceedings, the CEO of Premier Fishing was found guilty of negligence, and appropriate action has been taken in this regard.

Efforts to recover the misappropriated funds are ongoing, and the board of directors of AEEI is committed to exploring all available avenues for their recovery.

Further updates on this matter will be provided as they become available.

Cape Town 16 February 2023

Sponsor to AEEI Vunani Sponsors

Joint Sponsor to AEEI Merchantec Capital

Date: 22-02-2024 09:31:59

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