Datatec Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number: 1994/005004/06) ISIN: ZAE000017745 Share Code: DTC (“Datatec”) LOGICALIS ACQUIRES Q ASSOCIATES Datatec, the international Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, announces that its subsidiary Logicalis UK&I has acquired Q Associates Ltd (“Q Associates”), one of the UK's leading providers of IT consultancy and advisory services around data management, data protection, compliance and information security. The acquisition adds complementary capabilities to Logicalis UK&I's core expertise in digital infrastructure, networking & cloud, enabling a broader portfolio of best-in-class solutions and services for customers operating in the digital-enabled World. Q Associates provides technology solutions to UK Universities and Research Councils, Government Security Services and Home Office departments and commercial clients across major industry sectors, including finance, legal, transportation and energy. Q Associates holds advanced technical accreditations with many of the World's leading technology vendors, including Microsoft, NetApp, Oracle, IBM and Rubrik. Jens Montanana, Datatec's Chief Executive Officer, commented: "The acquisition of Q Associates will extend the reach and skills of Logicalis UK&I, underlining our commitment to grow and provide increased value to customers across all sectors, especially Higher Education and Government Secured Services.” Johannesburg 8 August 2022 Sponsor RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)