Note 6: Taxation

for the six months ended 30 September 2014

Reviewed
Six months ended
30 September 2014
Reviewed
Six months ended
30 September 2013
Audited
Year ended
31 March 2014
Rm Rm Rm
Taxation 333 202 494
South African normal company taxation 255 273 625
Deferred taxation(refer to note 11) 78 (71) (131)
The decrease in normal tax is mainly due to the over provision of tax in the prior period.      
The increase in the deferred tax expense is due to the limitation and reduction of the deferred tax asset in Telkom Company as the deferred tax liability recognised through other comprehensive income has decreased.