IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

Consolidated net change in the stock of cash from the general government sector amounted to R39 823 million for the 2010/2011 fiscal year.

This statistical release provides information on the sources and uses of cash of consolidated government for the fiscal years 2009/2010 and 2010/2011, classified economically and functionally. The amount has decreased from R58 031 million for the 2009/2010 fiscal year.

Major Influences

The major contributors to R39 823 million of consolidated net change in the stock of cash from the general government sector for the fiscal year 2010/2011 are the cash receipts from operating activities, R821 524 million (2009/2010: R733 958 million); cash payments for operating activities, R838 932 million, (2009/2010: R773 331 million); purchases of non-financial assets, R85 882 million, (2009/2010: R90 006 million); sales of non-financial assets, R1 152 million (2009/2010: R804 million); net acquisition of financial assets other than cash, R40 207 million (2009/2010: R47 468 million); and net incurrence of liabilities, R182 168 million (2009/2010: R234 074 million).