IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

Consolidated net change in the stock of cash from the general government sector amounted to R20 781 million for the 2009/2010 fiscal year.

This statistical release provides information on the sources and uses of cash of consolidated government for the fiscal years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010, classified economically and functionally. The consolidated net change in the stock of cash from the general government sector amounted to R20 781 million for the 2009/2010 fiscal year. The amount has increased from a cash deficit of R624 million for the 2008/2009 fiscal year.

Major Influences

The major contributors to R20 781 million of consolidated net change in the stock of cash from the general government sector for the fiscal year 2009/2010 are the cash receipts from operating activities, R734 592 million (2008/2009: R761 184 million); cash payments for operating activities, R773 933 million, (2008/2009: R686 282 million); purchases of non-financial assets, R102 194 million, (2008/2009: R99 555 million); sales of non-financial assets, R812 million (2008/2009: R879 million); net acquisition of financial assets other than cash, R51 634 million (2008/2009: R31 648 million); and net incurrence of liabilities, R213 138 million (2008/2009: R54 798 million).