Note 4: Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and write-offs

for the six months ended September 30, 2009

 
March 31
2009
September 30
2008
September 30
2009
 
Rm
Rm
Rm
Depreciation, Amortisation, Impairment and Write-Offs 5,280 2,191 4,626
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 3,733 1,800 2,085
Amortisation of intangible assets 724 269 359
Impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 501 35 2,148
Write-offs of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 322 87 34
The impairment charge of R2,148 million for September 2009 relates to the goodwill impairment of Multi-Links.