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2017
R ‘000
2016
R ‘000
Cost of goods sold
HSRC and AISA Press (Publications)
1,919
2,385
Cafeteria
4,376
5,303
6,295
7,688
Cafeteria cost of goods sold include costs incurred for internal sales relating to conferences and workshops.
4. Pre-payments and advances
2017
R ‘000
2016
R ‘000
Pre-payments and advances (short-term)*
6,373
2,631
Pre-payments and advances (long-term) **
35
1
Total
6,408
2,632
** The long-term portion of pre-payments is in respect of computer warranties.
* Short term pre-payments are largely made up of subscriptions to software, pre-paid electricity and flight bookings
processed on research projects with travelling set to take place in the new financial year.
5. VAT Receivable
2017
R ‘000
2016
R ‘000
VAT input
5,779
4,122
5,779
4,122
6. Summary of property, plant and equipment
2017
Carrying
amounts
R ‘000
2016
Carrying
amounts
R ‘000
Land and buildings
175,888
177,750
Leasehold improvements
11,603
8
Artwork
1,449
1,567
Motor vehicles
18,963
18,548
Office furniture
7,954
8,247
Equipment
9,492
6,475
Computer equipment
8,721
6,851
Medical equipment
389
460
234,459
219,906
Summary of intangible assets
Software
1,709
1,975
Usage rights
1,674
1,807
3,383
3,782