Notes to the condensed consolidated annual financial statements l Note 12

12 Net cash and cash equivalents   2017
Rm
      2016
Rm
  
Net cash and cash equivalents   1 519      2 542   
Cash shown as current assets   1 612      2 548   
    Cash and bank balances   953      418   
    Short-term deposits   659      2 130   
Credit facilities utilised   (93)     (6)  

The lower cash balance is as a result of dividend payment, voluntary severance and retirement packages settled in the current financial year.

Notes to the condensed consolidated annual financial statements l Note 12