2019 
R’000
 
  2018 
R’000 
 
22. Inventories        
  Raw materials 410 555   374 401  
  Work-in-progress 108 120   107 617  
  Finished goods 4 657 456   4 316 201  
  New vehicles and motor cycles 1 279 591   1 258 541  
  Used vehicles 901 876   1 145 804  
  Demonstration vehicles 870 860   944 042  
  Parts and accessories 330 509   368 945  
    8 558 967   8 515 551  
  New and used motor vehicle inventory acquired under floorplan arrangements, remains as security to the respective floorplan provider until the purchase price has been paid.        
  Amounts included in borrowings relating to these assets (refer note 29) 641 089   666 104  
  Amounts included in trade and other payables relating to these assets (refer note 34) 683 520   946 088  
    1 324 609   1 612 192  
  Write down of inventory to net realisable value charged to the income statement 218 487   233 183