2020
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   2019
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26. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash on hand and at bank 10 412 475 6 617 075  
Amounts included in cash on hand and at bank relating to banking and insurance subsidiaries where the balances form part of the reserving requirements as required by the Financial Services Act 1 068 719 654 813  
Amounts included in cash on hand and at bank relating to customer contracts 7 552 37 094  
   
  The majority of the cash on hand is held by the major South African and reputable European banks as a result the expected credit loss is considered immaterial.