Wits Gold announces the appointment of a new non-executive director

Produced by the JSE SENS Department
22 September 2006

Wits Gold is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayle Wilson as an independent non-executive director of the Company effective 21 September 2006. Mrs Wilson is a Chartered Accountant with B Com and B Compt degrees. Until her retirement in June 2005, she was an audit partner at Ernst & Young, and since then has consulted to them on accounting and technical issues. During her 23 year career with Ernst & Young, she was intimately involved in the mining industry, beginning during her articles as part of the audit team on the Gold Fields mines. As a partner, she has been responsible over the years for the audits of Eastern Transvaal Consolidated, Avmin (now African Rainbow Minerals), Northam, Aquarius Platinum and certain of the AngloPlats operations. In 1998, she was involved in AngloGolds listing on the NYSE and in 2001 took over as lead engagement partner of their global audit, and continued in that role until her retirement.

Commenting on the appointment of Mrs Wilson, the Chairman of Wits Gold, Adam Fleming said, "We are delighted that Gayle has agreed to serve on our Board. Not only does she bring a wealth of financial experience to the Company, but she also shares our common vision for the South African gold mining industry."