Following the recent death of the company's long serving chairman, Mr. Horst Sass, the board of directors of the company informed shareholders, in compliance with paragraph 3.59(c) of the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, of the following changes made to the board and its committees with effect from 13 June 2013. Mr. Brian Frost, previously lead non-executive director, has been appointed as Chairman of the Bowler's board. Mr. Craig MacGillivray has been appointed as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.

Ms. Sarah Gillett has been appointed as Chairperson of the Social and Ethics Committee.