Note 16: Provisions

 
September 2013
March 2013
 
Rm
Rm
Non-current portion of provisions 2 643 5 391
Employee related 2 323 5 153
Non-employee related 320 238
Current portion of provisions 2 177 3 391
Employee related 1 494 2 605
Non-employee related 683 786
The decrease in non-current employee related provisions is mainly due to the effect of the net curtailment gain of R2.2 billion recognised on the post-retirement medical aid benefit. Telkom allowed eligible employees the option to transfer their post-retirement medical aid benefit to Liberty Life. The Company curtailed the medical cap increase to 0% for active members due to rising operational costs and affordability. Of the 9 302 eligible employees, 7 549 employees exercised their option to transfer their benefit to Liberty Life.    
The increase in the non-employee related portion is attributable to the provision for certain legal matters.    
The reduction of the current portion of employee related provisions is attributable to the post-retirement medical aid curtailment and bonus provision due to lower headcount.    
Refer to note 2 for the impact of the adoption of IAS 19R.