Netcare Limited. announced that the changes to the board of directors will be implemented with effect from 23 November 2015. The Acting Chairman, Mr. M Kahn, has expressed his willingness to assume the role as Chairman and independent non-executive director of the board. Netcare is fortunate to enjoy his ongoing guidance and stewardship. To facilitate an appropriate succession plan, Mrs. T Brewer has been appointed as lead independent non-executive director or Deputy Chairperson of the board. Ms. Bukelwa Bulo and Mr. Mark Bower have been appointed as independent non-executive directors to the board. Ms. Bulo is a Chartered Accountant holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Science degree with honours in accounting and finance from the University of Cape Town. Mr. Bower is a Chartered Accountant holding a B Com (cum laude) degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and B Compt and B Compt Honours degrees from the University of South Africa.

The company announced a gross final dividend of 54.0 cents per ordinary share was declared on 19 November 2015 in respect of the financial year ended 30 September 2015. The dividend has been declared from income reserves and is payable to shareholders recorded in the register at the close of business on 29 January 2016. Trading ex dividend commences 25 January 2016 and payment date is 1 February 2016.