Recent media reports incorrectly indicated that the South African Reserve Bank would publish the official gross gold and foreign exchange reserve figures for April 2008 on Thursday, 8 May 2008.  As a result of 2 May 2008 being an official public holiday, the fifth business day after month-end will be Friday, 9 May 2008, when the data will be released. For more information please contact : Callie HugoDeputy Head:  Financial Markets DepartmentS A Reserve BankTel : +27-12-313-4755Fax : +27-12-313-3969Mobile 27-82-806-0740