Note 20: Trade and other payables

for the six months ended 30 September 2016

 
Reviewed
Six months
ended 30 September 2016
Audited
Year ended
31 March 2016
 
Rm
Rm
Trade and other payables 6 982 7 134
Trade payables 2 998 3 872
Accruals and other payables 3 855 3 208
Finance cost accrued 129 54

The net decrease in trade payables, accruals and other payables is due to repayment of non-recurring trade payables.

Accruals and other payables mainly represent amounts payable for goods received, net of Value Added Tax obligations and licence fees.

Included in the current and prior year balance is the refund from SARS of R854 million.(refer to note 22.)