rephrase Operational expenses (Opex) increased by R55m largely attributed to Maintenance cost. This surge in maintenance cost was primarily due to higher maintenance and support contracts. Additionally, there was higher impairment of receivables due to higher write offs and ECL rates. Service fees also increased mainly due to other service fees & Legal cost. Operating leases also increased due to increase in mobile network leases. Partly offset by Lower Wholesale Voice and Non-voice Services mainly due to declining legacy products