The total actual capital expenditure by public-sector institutions increased by R9 642 million from R202 841 million in 2012 to R212 483 million in 2013.

Actual capital expenditure increased on plant, machinery and equipment (R10 471 million), ‘other’ fixed assets (R2 072 million) and transport equipment (R925 million). There were actual capital expenditure decreases on new construction works (-R3 064 million), leased assets and investment property ( R670 million) and land and existing buildings ( R92 million).