Geographic Concentration Risk
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Total
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy 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
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
LTIP
MiX Telematics Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
MiX Telematics Long-Term Incentive Plan
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
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]
Owned equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
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
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Proceeds from Interest Received
Proceeds from Interest Received
Not past due, before allowance
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Not Past Due (Deprecated 2021)
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financial Asset, Aging [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Investment Interest Rate
Investment Interest Rate
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent [Abstract] (Deprecated 2021)
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
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
Hardware And Other [Member]
Hardware And Other [Member]
Hardware And Other
Weighted-average incremental borrowing discount rate of operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
– 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
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Taxes Paid
Income Taxes Paid
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Exchange rate
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
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
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
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
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
Award vesting percentage
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Potential liability
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Fair value measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
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
Written Communications
Written Communications
Computer And Radio Equipment [Member]
Computer And Radio Equipment [Member]
Computer And Radio Equipment
Maintenance Liability, Current
Maintenance Liability, Current
Maintenance Liability, Current
Standard Bank Limited
Standard Bank Limited [Member]
Standard Bank Limited
Unrecognized compensation cost
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Deferred commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Brazil Sales Office [Member]
Brazil Sales Office [Member]
Brazil Sales Office
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Currency Transaction Gains
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Currency Transaction Gains
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Foreign tax paid
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Number of Shares
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Tax benefits realized on awards exercised
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-Based Compensation (Deprecated 2022)
Receivables [Abstract]
Middle East [Member]
Middle East [Member]
In-Vehicle Devices Installed [Member]
In-Vehicle Devices Installed [Member]
In-Vehicle Devices Installed [Member]
In-Vehicle Devices Installed
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Credit risk related to accounts receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Performance target, cumulative revenue
Cumulative Revenue, Performance Target
Cumulative Revenue, Performance Target
Liabilities, Total
Liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Weighted-average remaining lease term of operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
MiX East Africa, VAT on Imported Services
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services [Member]
MiX East Africa, VAT On Imported Services
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Line Items]
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Line Items]
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
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Overdraft Facilitiy
Overdraft Facilitiy [Member]
Overdraft Facilitiy
Schedule of Useful Lives of Property and Equipment
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Preference shares, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Document Type
Document Type
Schedule of Aging Analysis of Accounts Receivables
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table Text Block]
April 2017 to March 2020
April 2017 To March 2020 [Member]
April 2017 To March 2020
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Aging [Axis]
Estimated useful lives of property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Americas Sales Office [Member]
Americas Sales Office [Member]
Americas Sales Office
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [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
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Soliciting Material
Soliciting Material
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
Vehicles [Member]
Vehicles [Member]
Revenue Benchmark
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Past due, before allowance
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due (Deprecated 2021)
Schedule of Cumulative Currency Translation Adjustments
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Assets, Total
Assets
Amount written off during the year as irrecoverable
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
2013 to 2017
Tax Year 2013 To 2017 [Member]
Tax Year 2013 To 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Accounts receivables and Allowance for doubtful debts
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
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
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Total
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Approved share repurchase program amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Number of equity-classified incentive plans
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Number Of Plans
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Number Of Plans
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization
Cumulative Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cash and Cash equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
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
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Summary of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Total fair value of share options vested
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Of Valuation Allowance
Expected period for recognition of unvested awards
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Gross Profit, Total
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent events
Subsequent Events [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
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Related Party Transaction, Lease Expense
Related Party Transaction, Lease Expense [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Lease Expense
Retirement benefits
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Inventory Write-down
Write-down of inventory
Inventory Write-down
Regional Sales Offices [Member]
Regional Sales Offices [Member]
Regional Sales Offices
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
BRAZIL
BRAZIL
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Deferred tax assets on tax losses that will not be realized
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Tax losses
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Other assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Middle East And Australasia Sales Office [Member]
Middle East And Australasia Sales Office [Member]
Middle East And Australasia Sales Office
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense
Central Services Organization [Member]
Central Services Organization [Member]
Central Services Organization
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
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
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Number of shares granted
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Schedule of Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table Text Block]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Use of estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
Prime Rate
Prime Rate [Member]
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Income taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Amounts owed to related parties
Due to Related Parties
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Pre-commencement Tender Offer
Pre-commencement Tender Offer
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Total, before allowance
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Selling and Marketing Expense
Selling and Marketing Expense
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Europe Sales Office [Member]
Europe Sales Office [Member]
Europe Sales Office
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
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
Carrying amount of loans to external parties
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Amortization recognized from deferred commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Allowance for Credit Loss [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets, Policy
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Unrecognized compensation cost
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Dividends declared on ordinary shares
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Lease, Cost, Total
Lease, Cost
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]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Schedule of Lease Cost and Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Activity
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Number of shares reserved for future issuance
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Taxation
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Total contributions for retirement benefits
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
HSW Management Services CC
HSW Management Services CC [Member]
HSW Management Services CC
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury stock acquired (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Region
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Exchange rates
Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Deferred Tax Asset, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserve and Accrual, Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Related party transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
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
Impairment of long-lived assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Basic Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Summary of Unvested Share Options Activities
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Operating Income (Loss), Total
Operating Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Recent accounting pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
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
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Ordinary shares, outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Goodwill
Goodwill
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
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]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
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
Schedule of Product Warranties
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Income Statement [Abstract]
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Diluted (in shares)
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Black Industrialists Group Property Management Company Ltd
Black Industrialists Group Property Management Company Ltd [Member]
Black Industrialists Group Property Management Company Ltd
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Withholding Tax, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Withholding Tax, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Withholding Tax, Amount
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
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
Capital commitments
Other Commitment
Short-term Lease, Cost
Short-Term Lease, Cost
Preference shares, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
– 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
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
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
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
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
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Ordinary shares, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Non-executive Chairperson
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Parent [Member]
Parent [Member]
Schedule of Deferred Commissions
Capitalized Contract Cost [Table Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Loss Reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Loss Reserves
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
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Estimated useful life of intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Total
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Operating Lease, Cost
Operating Lease, Cost
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
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Subscription [Member]
Subscription [Member]
Subscription
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Gain from sale and leaseback transaction
Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Gain (Loss), Net
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Summary of Unvested SARs Activities
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Stock Appreciation Right, Activity [Table Text Block]
Loans To External Parties And Other Receivables, Noncurrent
Loans To External Parties And Other Receivables, Noncurrent
Loans To External Parties And Other Receivables, Noncurrent
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, after Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, after Year Five
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net, Noncurrent
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net, Noncurrent
Lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Financial Asset, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
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
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Schedule of Exchange Rates
Schedule of Intercompany Foreign Currency Balances [Table Text Block]
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]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total
Long-lived assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Basis of preparation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Payments
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Share Options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Sales and Marketing
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Schedule of Dividends Declared
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Value
Capital Commitments for Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset Purchase Commitment [Member]
Intangible Asset Purchase Commitment
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Number of regional sales offices
Number Of Regional Sales Offices
Number Of Regional Sales Offices
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Loans to external parties
Financing Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Shares repurchased and retired
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Assets, Current, Total
Assets, Current
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
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]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Capital Commitments for Intangibles Not Yet Contracted
Capital Commitments For Intangible Assets Not Yet Contracted [Member]
Capital Commitments For Intangible Assets Not Yet Contracted
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Dividends
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividends declared (in ZAR per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues [Abstract]
Corporate And Consolidation Entries
Corporate And Consolidation Entries
Corporate And Consolidation Entries
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Share capital and Share repurchases
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Summary of significant accounting policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Property, and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Deferred tax benefit recognized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
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
Unvested, Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Ordinary shares repurchased (in shares)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Unutilized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
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]
Operating Lease, Liability, Total
Operating Lease, Liability
Segment information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Ending balance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Patents And Trademarks [Member]
Patents And Trademarks
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Inventory, Net
Inventory, Net
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts Payable, Current
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Income Tax Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Income Tax Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Deferred Income Tax Adjustment
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Fair value of loans to external parties
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Nature of the Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Accrued contingent liability
Loss Contingency Accrual
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Africa Sales Office [Member]
Africa Sales Office [Member]
Africa Sales Office
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
- Tax incentives in addition to incurred cost
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Incentives, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Incentives, Amount
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]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
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)
Thailand
THAILAND
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Schedule of Undrawn Facilities
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Share Appreciation Rights
SARs
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Capital Commitments for Property and Equipment
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Goodwill impairments
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Stock-based compensation plan
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
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
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
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
Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable
Payments to Acquire Loans Receivable
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Liabilities and Equity, Total
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
– Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Maximum value of shares that may still be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
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
Potentially dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Total
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Schedule of Components of Income Before Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Segment Results to Income Before Tax
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
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]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
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
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
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Liabilities, Current, Total
Liabilities, Current
Vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]
Accounts Receivable, Noncurrent, Past Due [Table]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
TPF Investments Proprietary Limited
TPF Investments Proprietary Limited [Member]
TPF Investments Proprietary Limited
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Total
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Uncertain tax positions
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Tax losses subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
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
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Award expiration period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Schedule of Movements in the Allowance for Doubtful Debts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Total transactions with owners (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Decrease in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Undrawn borrowing remaining
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
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
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
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
Schedule of Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Equity [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Buildings
Building [Member]
Building [Member]
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
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Location
Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
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]
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
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
Capitalized Contract Cost [Table]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Table]
Product Development Costs Capitalized During The Period
Product Development Costs Capitalized During The Period
Product Development Costs Capitalized During The Period
Advertising costs
Advertising Expense
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Total
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Financial Asset, Not Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, Not Past Due [Member]
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
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
Equipment, Vehicles And Other [Member]
Equipment, Vehicles And Other [Member]
Equipment, Vehicles And Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Internally generated in-house software in progress
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update [Domain]
City Area Code
City Area Code
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative Expense
Assets [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease)
Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease)
Schedule of Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Table]
Schedule of Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Table]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
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
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
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]
Line of Credit, Current
Debt
Line of Credit, Current
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Advertising
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Nedbank Limited
Nedbank Limited [Member]
Nedbank Limited
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property acquired
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Weighted Average
Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
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
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds, Investing Activities