Directorate Change

23 Mar 2010 12:04

23 March 2010 Pan African Resources PLC (`Pan African' or the `Company')

(Incorporated and registered in England and Wales under Companies Act 1985 with

registered number 3937466 on 25 February 2000) Share code on AIM: PAF Share code on JSE: PAN ISIN: GB0004300496 Mr John Hopwood It is with great sadness that Pan African advises of the passing away of MrJohn Hopwood, independent non-executive director of Pan African on Thursday, 18March 2010. John was appointed to the board of Pan African on 2 June 2008.John's overall business insight and experience will be greatly missed. Theboard extends its sincere condolences to the Hopwood family during thisdifficult time. ENDS Enquiries: Pan African Resources

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