Number of shares granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Line of Credit, Current
Debt
Line of Credit, Current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Document Type
Document Type
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Unvested, Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Schedule of Product Warranties
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Retirement benefits
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Schedule of Cumulative Currency Translation Adjustments
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Inventory Write-down
Write-down of inventory
Inventory Write-down
LTIP
MiX Telematics Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
MiX Telematics Long-Term Incentive Plan
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Adjustment On Application Of New Accounting Principle
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Adjustment On Application Of New Accounting Principle
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Adjustment On Application Of New Accounting Principle
Lessee, Non-Cash Activity [Abstract]
Lessee, Non-Cash Activity [Abstract]
Lessee, Non-Cash Activity
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Line Items]
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Sales and Marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Operating Income (Loss), Total
Operating Income (Loss)
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Location
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Liabilities, Current, Total
Liabilities, Current
Accounts receivables and Allowance for doubtful debts
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Hardware And Other [Member]
Hardware And Other [Member]
Hardware And Other
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Assets [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Total, before allowance
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
– Non-deductible/(non-taxable) foreign exchange movements
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense (Tax Exempt Income) From Foreign Exchange Movement, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense (Tax Exempt Income) From Foreign Exchange Movement, Amount
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Payments
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts Payable, Current
Share Appreciation Rights
SARs
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total intrinsic value of awards exercised
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised
Other assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Not past due, before allowance
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Not Past Due
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury stock acquired (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
Income Taxes Paid
Income Taxes Paid
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Transfer Pricing Imputation, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Transfer Pricing Imputation, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Transfer Pricing Imputation, Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Tax benefits realized on awards exercised
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Increase (Decrease) Of Foreign Exchange Movements On Operating Capital
Increase (Decrease) Of Foreign Exchange Movements On Operating Capital
Increase (Decrease) Of Foreign Exchange Movements On Operating Capital
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Taxation
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Lease, Cost, Total
Lease, Cost
Computer And Radio Equipment [Member]
Computer And Radio Equipment [Member]
Computer And Radio Equipment
Buildings
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
Maintenance Liability, Current
Maintenance Liability, Current
Maintenance Liability, Current
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Line Items]
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Line Items]
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Standard Bank Limited
Standard Bank Limited [Member]
Standard Bank Limited
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Total fair value of share options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
BRAZIL
BRAZIL
Brazil Sales Office [Member]
Brazil Sales Office [Member]
Brazil Sales Office
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]
Inventory, Net
Inventory, Net
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Advertising costs
Advertising Expense
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Share capital and Share repurchases
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Amortization recognized from deferred commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Award expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Non-executive Chairperson
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Credit risk related to accounts receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
In-Vehicle Devices Installed [Member]
In-Vehicle Devices Installed [Member]
In-Vehicle Devices Installed [Member]
In-Vehicle Devices Installed
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, after Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, after Year Five
Amount written off during the year as irrecoverable
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Performance target, cumulative revenue
Cumulative Revenue, Performance Target
Cumulative Revenue, Performance Target
Preference shares, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
MiX East Africa, VAT on Imported Services
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services [Member]
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services
Proceeds from Interest Received
Proceeds from Interest Received
Weighted Average
Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Overdraft Facilitiy
Overdraft Facilitiy [Member]
Overdraft Facilitiy
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
April 2017 to March 2020
April 2017 To March 2020 [Member]
April 2017 To March 2020
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue
Americas Sales Office [Member]
Americas Sales Office [Member]
Americas Sales Office
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Estimated forfeiture rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Estimated Forfeiture Rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Estimated Forfeiture Rate
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Number of shares reserved for future issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Exchange rate
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation
Fair value measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Capital Commitments for Property and Equipment
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
2013 to 2017
Tax Year 2013 To 2017 [Member]
Tax Year 2013 To 2017
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Subsequent events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Annual total shareholder return percentage (in excess of)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Annual Total Shareholder Return, Percentage
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Annual Total Shareholder Return, Percentage
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Unrecognized compensation cost
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Schedule of Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Table]
Schedule of Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Table]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Number of equity-classified incentive plans
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Number Of Plans
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Number Of Plans
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Of Valuation Allowance
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Schedule of Lease Cost and Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Activity
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Segment information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets, Total
Assets
Related party transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, After Accumulated Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, After Accumulated Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, After Accumulated Amortization
Proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds, Investing Activities
Written Communications
Written Communications
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Schedule of Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Related Party Transaction, Lease Expense
Related Party Transaction, Lease Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Lease Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Summary of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Regional Sales Offices [Member]
Regional Sales Offices [Member]
Regional Sales Offices
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Liabilities, Total
Liabilities
Middle East And Australasia Sales Office [Member]
Middle East And Australasia Sales Office [Member]
Middle East And Australasia Sales Office
Expected period for recognition of unvested awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Pre-commencement Tender Offer
Pre-commencement Tender Offer
Central Services Organization [Member]
Central Services Organization [Member]
Central Services Organization
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Investment Interest Rate
Investment Interest Rate
MiX East Africa, VAT on Imported Services, Portion Relating to 15% Customer Base
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services, Portion Relating To 15% Customer Base [Member]
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services, Portion Relating To 15% Customer Base
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Decrease in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Summary of Unvested SARs Activities
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Stock Appreciation Right, Activity [Table Text Block]
Ordinary shares, outstanding (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets on tax losses that will not be realized
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense
Europe Sales Office [Member]
Europe Sales Office [Member]
Europe Sales Office
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Region
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Potentially dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Owned equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets, Policy
Income Statement [Abstract]
Schedule of Aging Analysis of Accounts Receivables
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease)
Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease)
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Schedule of Exchange Rates
Schedule of Intercompany Foreign Currency Balances [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Use of estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Assets, Current [Abstract]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Maximum value of shares that may still be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
HSW Management Services CC
HSW Management Services CC [Member]
HSW Management Services CC
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Deferred commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property acquired
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
City Area Code
City Area Code
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Soliciting Material
Soliciting Material
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Accrued contingent liability
Loss Contingency Accrual
Schedule of Dividends Declared
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
Approved share repurchase program amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Unvested as of beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Unvested as of end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Option, Nonvested, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Impairment of long-lived assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Exchange rates
Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Unvested as of beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Unvested as of end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Annual escalations
Lessee, Operating Lease, Annual Escalation, Percent
Lessee, Operating Lease, Annual Escalation, Percent
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Foreign tax paid
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Cover [Abstract]
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Ordinary shares repurchased (in shares)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Before Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Estimated useful lives of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Gain from sale and leaseback transaction
Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Gain (Loss), Net
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Total
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Receivables [Abstract]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Movements in the Allowance for Doubtful Debts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Past due, before allowance
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due
Black Industrialists Group Property Management Company Ltd
Black Industrialists Group Property Management Company Ltd [Member]
Black Industrialists Group Property Management Company Ltd
Unrecognized compensation cost
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Thailand
THAILAND
Unvested as of beginning of period (in shares)
Unvested as of end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Dividends
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Unvested Share Options Activities
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable
Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Withholding Tax, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Withholding Tax, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Withholding Tax, Amount
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Unvested as of beginning of period (in shares)
Unvested as of end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Weighted-average incremental borrowing discount rate of operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Total
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Advertising
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
– Non-deductible expenses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Depreciation And Amortization And Other Costs, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Depreciation And Amortization And Other Costs, Amount
Reconciliation of Segment Results to Income Before Tax
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Right of use property and equipment, gross
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Before Accumulated Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Before Accumulated Amortization
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Vehicles [Member]
Vehicles [Member]
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Goodwill impairments
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Total
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Forfeitures (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Subscription [Member]
Subscription [Member]
Subscription
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Financial Asset, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Total
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Goodwill
Goodwill
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Loans To External Parties And Other Receivables, Noncurrent
Loans To External Parties And Other Receivables, Noncurrent
Loans To External Parties And Other Receivables, Noncurrent
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Shares repurchased and retired
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Dividends declared (in ZAR per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
MiX East Africa, VAT on Imported Services, Assessments
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services, Assessments [Member]
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services, Assessments
Equity [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Loss Reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Loss Reserves
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Diluted (in shares)
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Capital Commitments for Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset Purchase Commitment [Member]
Intangible Asset Purchase Commitment
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term of operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Selling and Marketing Expense
Selling and Marketing Expense
Number of regional sales offices
Number Of Regional Sales Offices
Number Of Regional Sales Offices
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Total
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Uncertain tax positions
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Schedule of Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table Text Block]
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net, Noncurrent
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net, Noncurrent
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) From Transactions With Owners
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) From Transactions With Owners
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) From Transactions With Owners
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Capital Commitments for Intangibles Not Yet Contracted
Capital Commitments For Intangible Assets Not Yet Contracted [Member]
Capital Commitments For Intangible Assets Not Yet Contracted
Deferred tax benefit recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Schedule of Deferred Commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Corporate And Consolidation Entries
Corporate And Consolidation Entries
Corporate And Consolidation Entries
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Financial Asset, Equal To Or Greater Than 60 Days [Member]
Financial Asset, Equal To Or Greater Than 60 Days [Member]
Financial Asset, Equal To Or Greater Than 60 Days
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Award vesting percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, After Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, After Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Property, Plant, And Equipment And Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Asset, After Accumulated Depreciation And Amortization
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Ordinary shares, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Operating Lease, Liability, Total
Operating Lease, Liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Ending balance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Internally generated in-house software in progress
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Nature of the Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Liabilities and Equity, Total
Liabilities and Equity
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Income taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Operating Lease, Cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Carrying amount of loans to external parties
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative Expense
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Patents And Trademarks
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Short-term Lease, Cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Income Tax Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Income Tax Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Income Tax Adjustment
Estimated useful life of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Gross Profit, Total
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total
Long-lived assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Stock-based compensation plan
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Africa Sales Office [Member]
Africa Sales Office [Member]
Africa Sales Office
- Tax incentives in addition to incurred cost
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Incentives, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Incentives, Amount
Leases [Abstract]
Assets, Current, Total
Assets, Current
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Table]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Table]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Tax losses
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation
Accounts Receivable, Allowance For Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Fair value of loans to external parties
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested
Loans to external parties
Financing Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations
Potential liability
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Middle East [Member]
Middle East [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
MiX East Africa, VAT on Imported Services, Interest
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services, Interest [Member]
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services, Interest
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Amounts owed to related parties
Due to Related Parties
Total contributions for retirement benefits
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Geographic Concentration Risk
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Schedule of Useful Lives of Property and Equipment
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Vehicle And Asset Finance Facility
Vehicle And Asset Finance Facility [Member]
Vehicle And Asset Finance Facility
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Increase (Decrease) Resulting From Foreign Currency Translation On Net Investment Loans
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Increase (Decrease) Resulting From Foreign Currency Translation On Net Investment Loans
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Increase (Decrease) Resulting From Foreign Currency Translation On Net Investment Loans
Undrawn borrowing remaining
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase For Issuing Warranties And Increase (Decrease) For Preexisting Warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase For Issuing Warranties And Increase (Decrease) For Preexisting Warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) For Preexisting Warranties And Issuing Warranties
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Revenue Benchmark
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Currency Transaction Gains
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Currency Transaction Gains
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
TPF Investments Proprietary Limited
TPF Investments Proprietary Limited [Member]
TPF Investments Proprietary Limited
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Issuance of common stock in relation to share options and SAR's exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect, Total
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Operating Lease Costs Excluded From Segments
Operating Lease Costs Excluded From Segments
Operating Lease Costs Excluded From Segments
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Commissions
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Commissions
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Commissions
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Share Options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Basis of preparation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Cumulative Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Movement In Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net [Roll Forward]
Movement In Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net [Roll Forward]
Movement In Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Performance target, cumulative Adjusted EBITDA
Performance Target, Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation And Amortization
Performance Target, Cumulative Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation And Amortization
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Cash and Cash equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Beginning Balance
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Ending Balance
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Amended Network Service Agreement with MTN
Amended Network Service Agreement With Mobile Telephone Network Proprietary Limited [Member]
Amended Network Service Agreement With Mobile Telephone Network Proprietary Limited
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Vesting In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Vesting In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Unutilized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Tax losses subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Product Development Costs Capitalized During The Period
Product Development Costs Capitalized During The Period
Product Development Costs Capitalized During The Period
Schedule of Undrawn Facilities
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
– Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Prime Rate
Prime Rate [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Equipment, Vehicles And Other [Member]
Equipment, Vehicles And Other [Member]
Equipment, Vehicles And Other
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Preference shares, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Unvested as of beginning of period
Unvested as of end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash
Dividends declared on ordinary shares
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Schedule of Basic Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table Text Block]
Tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Summary of significant accounting policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Total
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Doubtful debt allowance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Vested
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Vested
Financial Asset, Not Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, Not Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, Not Past Due
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Nedbank Limited
Nedbank Limited [Member]
Nedbank Limited
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Capital commitments
Other Commitment
Property, and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Value
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total transactions with owners (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Recent accounting pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves And Accruals, Commissions
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves And Accruals, Commissions
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves And Accruals, Commissions
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]