| Year ended 31 March |
| 2011 R’m |
2010 R’m |
|
| Trading profit | 5 838 | 5 447 |
| Finance cost on transponder leases | 144 | 93 |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | (1 045) | (1 135) |
| Other gains/(losses) – net | (881) | (364) |
| Operating profit | 4 056 | 4 041 |
| Note For a reconciliation of operating profit to profit before taxation, refer to the consolidated income statement. |
