| Group | |||
| 2013 | 2012 | ||
| Rm | Rm | ||
| 16. | Available-for-sale investment | ||
| Unlisted shares at fair value | |||
| Business Partners Limited | |||
| 200 000 (2012: 200 000) shares at R1 each | 0.2 | 0.2 | |
| This available-for-sale investment is stated at original purchase cost. The shares are unlisted and no active market exists where they can be traded easily. Based on management’s evaluation and judgement, management believes that original cost approximates fair value and that the investment is therefore not impaired. |