"quarter"

means, in relation to-

a)a national or provincial department, the period from-
i)1 April to 30 June;
ii)1 July to 30 September;
iii)1 October to 31 December; or
iv)1 January to 31 March; or
b)a municipality-
(i)1 July to 30 September;
(ii)1 October to 31 December;
(iii)1 January to 31 March; or
(iv)1 April to 30 June;