As part of the dual listed company ('DLC') structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure, Transparency and Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the 'UKLA') and/or the JSE Listing Requirements.

Accordingly, we advise of the following in conformity with the UKLA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1:

INVESTEC PLC – VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL

As at 28 December 2007, Investec plc’s issued capital consists of 423,319,499 ordinary shares of GBP0.0002 each (“the Ordinary Shares”). Of these, 4,007,560 Ordinary Shares are held in treasury at the date of this announcement and therefore the total number of voting rights in the Company is 419,311,939.

The figure of 419,311,939 Ordinary Shares may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Investec plc under the FSA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

For further information, please contact:

Mr. David Miller
Investec plc
Company Secretary
+ 44 (0)207 597 4541

Date: 31 December 2007

Notes:

1. Investec plc also has one Special Voting Share in issue to facilitate joint voting by shareholders of Investec plc and Investec Limited on joint electorate actions.

2. Investec Limited’s capital consists of 234,311,314 ordinary shares of ZAR0.0002 each with voting rights. Investec Limited holds 12,817,827 ordinary shares in Treasury.

3. At the date of this announcement the issued voting capital of Investec Limited is 221,493,487 ordinary shares which may be exercised at General Meetings of Investec plc on the basis of one vote per share.