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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 six months and 15 years (2017: three months and
15 years) with escalation clauses that vary from an annual fixed escalation rate between 7.0% and 12.0% (2017: 7.0% 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 898 million
(2017: R1 533 million). |
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Other commitments include commitments for purchases of handsets; other goods and services; and activation commissions.
As at 31 March 2018, purchase commitments amount to R28 658 million (2017: R11 089 million) of which R8 557 million
(2017: R6 704 million) relate to payments due within 12 months. The increase relates mainly to the commitment with regards
to the roaming agreement with Rain. The net commitment including committed revenue amounts to R2 143 million
(Committed cost of R17 174 million and committed revenue of R15 032 million). |