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Ramaphosa raises SA investment target to R3 trillion as Sasol pledges R60bn

Ramaphosa has raised South Africa’s investment target to R3 trillion after nearly R890 billion in pledges at this year’s investment conference, with Sasol’s R60 billion commitment emerging as one of the biggest – and a sign of business confidence tied to policy certainty

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
The sulphuric stench that drifted over large parts of Johannesburg last week – described by residents as reeking of “rotten eggs”, “cat urine” and “burning sulphur” – has dissipated.

“Rotten egg” smell over Joburg highlights toxic air pollution risks

Air pollution in the Highveld Priority Area threatens lives and violates environmental rights, as hydrogen sulphide levels recently spiked over Johannesburg

  • Sheree Bega
9 min read
‘Not us’: Sasol in Secunda. The company says all its emissions monitoring shows levels well within the limits authorised in its atmospheric emissions licences. Photo: Supplied

Residents mull source of pong

People have been reporting strong sulphur odours causing headaches and eye irritation. The city is monitoring air quality while authorities investigate potential Highveld emissions

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read

SOLA Group reaches Financial Close and begins construction on landmark hybrid solar and battery project for Sasol and Air Liquide

SOLA Group has achieved Financial Close (FC) on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300 MW (435 MWp) solar PV facility with 660 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Enabled by long-term power purchase agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide, the project marks a major milestone in South Africa’s private power market, being […]

  • Shaun Goosen
3 min read
Boom time: The author investigates the operations of uMkhonto weSizwe in his book, and this extract tells the story of the Sasol bombings

Sasol bombs: ‘It was like an earthquake’

This is an edited extract from Attacking the Heart of Apartheid by Yunus Carrim, which tells the story of the MK’s Special Operations Unit

  • Eyaaz
10 min read
Neglecting existing infrastructure generates higher long-term costs.

South Africa must revive its industrial ambitions

Black economic empowerment has been transformative but it needs to be revisited to broaden its pool of beneficiaries

4 min read
Samson Mokoena. Photo by Thom Pierce

Tribute to Samson Mokoena: How a fearless community activist stared down one of South Africa’s biggest polluters

Courageous Samson Mokoena dedicated his time to fighting pollution and his determination to take on ArcelorMittal saw a landmark court ruling

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Dire: Sasol has been allowed, for years, to exceed the minimum emission standards despite sulpher dioxide and other pollutants contributing to ill-health and death. Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Getty Images

Creecy’s Sasol decision ‘makes a mockery’ of air pollution laws

Life After Coal slams the environment minister’s decision to allow the company further leniency

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read

Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist

The company is among 57 in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
Trouble in the pipeline: The flow of liquefied natural gas to industries in South Africa could be curtailed if network issues are not dealt with. Photo: Getty Images

60 000 jobs at risk over looming gas cliff

The government has not yet found alternatives for when Sasol ceases to supply gas in June 2026

  • Eyaaz
5 min read

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pantry x GERT 

Experience a one-off delectable fusion of fashion and flavour

  • Derek Davey
2 min read