During September 2012, net domestic short-term loans decreased by R91 million and net domestic long-term loans increased by R12 544 million, inclusive of redemptions and switch transactions. Net foreign loans decreased by R11 million.
Extraordinary receipts of R1 994 million were recorded mainly in respect of premiums received on bond transactions. Premiums paid on bond transactions were R590 million.
Government’s cash balances increased by R10 958 million to R167 934 million. The South African Reserve Bank accounts, mainly sterilisation and foreign currency deposits, amounted to R123 846 million. Cash balances with commercial banks amounted to R44 088 million.
More detailed information on the provisional figures will be included in the monthly statements of the National Revenue, Expenditure and Borrowing, which will be released on 30 October 2012.
Provisional figures on loan issues, extraordinary payments/ receipts and cash balances
