SOV
SOV                                                                             
SOV - Sovereign Food Investments Limited - Changes to the board of directors    
SOVEREIGN FOOD INVESTMENTS LIMITED                                              
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
Registration Number 1995/003990/06                                              
JSE Code: SOV  ISIN Number: ZAE000009221                                        
("Sovereign" or "the Company")                                                  
CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                               
In accordance with paragraph 3.59 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements      
("Listings Requirements") the board of directors of Sovereign ("Board") advises 
the Company`s shareholders ("Shareholders") that Chris Coombes, who currently   
holds the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Company, has been appointed
as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 June 2012.                        
Charles Davies, who has held the position of Executive Chairman of Sovereign    
since 30 September 2011, will resume the position of independent Non-executive  
Chairman with effect from 1 June 2012.                                          
In addition, Litha Nyhonyha, who has held the position of Lead Independent      
Director of the Company since 30 September 2011, will resume the position of    
independent Non-executive Director with effect from 1 June 2012.                
The Board wishes to thank Charles and Litha for their contribution whilst in    
these positions.                                                                
The Board is aware of the Listings Requirements in respect of the appointment of
an Executive Financial Director and will update Shareholders as and when a      
suitable candidate has been appointed.                                          
Port Elizabeth                                                                  
18 May 2012                                                                     
Sponsor                                                                         
One Capital                                                                     
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