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Operating leases include leases of certain transmission and data lines, offices, distribution outlets, sites, buildings, office
equipment and motor vehicles. The remaining lease terms vary between three months and 15 years (2016: one and 10 years)
with escalation clauses that vary from an annual fixed escalation rate between 7.0% and 10.0% (2016: 2.0% and 10.0%) per
annum or an annual variable consumer price index rate. Various options to renew exist.
The total of future minimum sublease payments expected to be received under non-cancellable subleases is R1 533 million
(2016: R1 403 million). |
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Other commitments include commitments for purchases of handsets and other goods and services. In the prior year, retention
incentives, activation bonuses and activation commissions were also included.
As at 31 March 2017, purchase commitments amount to R11 089 million (2016: R10 247 million) of which R6 704 million
(2016: R6 368 million) relate to payments due within 12 months. |