NOTES TO THE GROUP ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS l NOTE 24       2014 R'000   2013 R'000   24. TAXATION PAID             Balance outstanding at the beginning of the year   36 071   13 938     Taxation charge   208 996   215 075     Disposal of subsidiaries   —   (45)     Acquisition of subsidiaries   3 726   1 437     Translation differences   68   173     Balance outstanding at the end of the year   (25 323)   (36 071)         223 538   194 507   NOTES TO THE GROUP ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS l NOTE 24