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Pollution: Sasol claims that it recognises and understands the environmental footprint associated with its activities and responsibly manages these
in a prudent and lawful way. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Parliament intensifies scrutiny of Sasol

Parliament’s portfolio committee on forestry, fisheries and environment is widening its oversight into Sasol after receiving protected disclosures from environmental…

Absa boosts fuel cashback as petrol prices surge

As petrol and diesel prices climb by more than R3 a litre, Absa has increased its fuel cashback cap and earn rates through its rewards programme, aiming to provide immediate…

South Africans should not view the US-Israel-Iran war as a distant Middle Eastern crisis with unfortunate consequences for oil prices. Photo:youngrobv

The Iran War is Africa’s warning: Build sovereignty or be ruled by other people’s power

A country that exports minerals but imports industrial dependence is not sovereign in any deep sense. A country that sits on energy resources but cannot convert them into stable…

South Africa’s investment drive is rebuilding the economy

In an era when cynicism too often dominates public discourse and doubt easily overshadows progress, the facts speak volumes. South Africa is attracting capital, rebuilding…

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…

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

‘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

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).…

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

The G20 must take a strong stand against greenwashing by fossil fuel companies.

G20 must act to stop greenwashing by fossil fuel companies

Misleading marketing allows companies such as Astron Energy, BP, Engen, Sasol, Shell and TotalEnergies to avoid taking measures to address the climate crisis

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

Edison Markwarela, Eskom, Nomathemba Kgorane, Sasol

Matla-Urja:  Redefining energy infrastructure and workforce for the future

The energy sector is undergoing profound changes globally. Discussions at the Matla-Urja Energy Conference, held on 27–28 November at Wits Business School, outlined the…

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

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

Sasol makes global CO2 emissions blacklist

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

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

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South Africa’s largest corporate polluters have worked persistently over the past two decades, in public and in private, to derail an effective climate policy response by the government, according to non-profit shareholder activism organisation Just Share.

The heat is on: Why climate change will leave you gasping for air

Burning fossil fuels makes the Earth warmer, causing weather patterns to change. In areas with air pollution, this can make it even harder for people with lung diseases to breathe

Sasol’s application for Secunda emission limit for sulphur dioxide falls outside legal framework, say Just Share

The company says it remains committed to ambient air quality improvement and legal compliance

Knorx Molelle. Picture: Bulelwa Makeke

‘I didn’t steal R13.9 million’– former NPA director Molelle

Molelle is accused of having received R2 million from the money Mahendren Munsamy allegedly ‘stole’ from former Eskom executive Anoj Singh