NOTES TO THE GROUP ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS l NOTE 26         2013 R’000   2012 R’000   26. Taxation paid               Balance outstanding at the beginning of the year     13 938   7 996     Taxation charge     215 075   190 759     Disposal of subsidiaries     (45)   69     Acquisition of subsidiaries     1 437   (143)     Translation differences     173   —     Net payable outstanding at the end of the year     (36 071)   (13 938)           194 507   184 743   NOTES TO THE GROUP ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS l NOTE 26