1.1 Define VAT. 1.1.2 List 4 items a rugby player should have for protection, besides those mentioned. 1.1.3 Calculate the total amount spent per player, including VAT. 1.1.4 Calculate the total cost

The VAT rate is assumed to be 15%.
Rugby shirt, trouser, and socks (excluding VAT): R3 999.00
Shin guards (excluding VAT): R350.00
Rugby boots (including VAT): R1 299.95

Price of rugby shirt, trouser, and socks including VAT:

Price of shin guards including VAT:

Total cost per player = (Rugby shirt, trouser, socks with VAT) + (Rugby boots with VAT) + (Shin guards with VAT)

The total amount (including VAT) he would spend on each player is $\boxed{\text{R6 301.30}}$.

1.1.4

The question states "in-field players and 5 out-field players". A standard rugby team has 15 in-field players.
Total players = 15 (in-field) + 5 (out-field) = 20 players.

Total cost = Cost per player $\times$ Number of players

Mr. Mopayi's budget is R139 999.
The total cost for 20 players is R126 026.00.
Since R126 026.00 is less than R139 999, the money would be sufficient.
Therefore, the assumption is correct.

1.1.5

Price of rugby boots including VAT = R1 299.95.
The VAT rate is 15%.

The VAT amount on the price of rugby boots is $\boxed{\text{R169.56}}$.

QUESTION 1.2

1.2.1

UIF stands for Unemployment Insurance Fund.

1.2.2

Annual gross salary = R114 000.

The employee's UIF contribution is typically 1% of the gross salary.

Sipho's monthly UIF contribution is $\boxed{\text{R95.00}}$.

1.2.3

UIF is important for workers because it provides short-term financial relief during periods of unemployment, maternity leave, adoption leave, or illness. It acts as a social safety net, helping workers and their families maintain some income when they are unable to work.