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Exhibit 99.8

IntelleCtuAl CAPItAl Our patented technologies. Sasol held 2 023 patents worldwide at the end of 2016. Skilled, experienced and technically qualified employees, industry thought leaders and experts. Our business processes and management systems. Intangible assets worth R2,2 billion. R1 645m *Basis for calculation changed from patent families to patents granted per jurisdiction. tRade-OffS In OuR uSe Of Refer to pages 33 to 37 for capital trade-offs per material matter. Sasol Integrated Report 2016 23 Additional information Our performance review Our governance Our strategic business context HoHwowwewcereoapteeravtaelue Who we are IR InteLLectuaL capItaL By investing in boosting our stocks of intellectual capital, we reduce the stocks of financial capital in the short term. However, in the longer term financial capital, as well as manufactured, natural, human and social and relationship capital, are likely to be enhanced by our current commitments. OutcOmeS Of OuR actIVItIeS On InteLLectuaL capItaL 2016 2015 Number of new patents issued Investment in research and development Investment in bursary scheme Number of undergraduate and postgraduate bursaries Number of workplace/leadership coaches mentored 239 R1 105m R49,2m 369 410 166* R40,3m 440 122 managIng OuR OutcOmeS Prioritising focused research and development activities despite RP. Combining thorough understanding of interfacial phenomena with our ability to manipulate organic and inorganic compounds to meet increasing consumer and industrial requirements. Ramping up our plant which uses first-of-its-kind ethylene tetramerisation technology. Provide a unique, advanced polymer characterisation capability which can rapidly and effectively deliver analytical solutions for our customers and operations. Furthering our research and development at our fuels research facilities to produce cleaner fuels. Partnering with academic institutions, research bodies and industry peers to develop, pilot and implement new technologies. Providing training and technical skills development for Sasol artisans, accountants and engineers. Driving excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in previously disadvantaged sectors of society. Leveraging our deep understanding of Fischer-Tropsch and petro-based wax composition and processing to develop high-performance waxes. key InteLLectuaL capItaL InputS Our value proposition is based on our technology advantage and our intellectual capital inputs, including the patented proprietary technologies we use to convert natural gas and coal into fuels and chemicals. Key organisational intangibles also include our know-how and management systems and our company culture. We assess the extent to which our proprietary or licensed technologies, in combination with our expertise, provide sufficient advantage to generate our targeted returns on investment. We also strive to protect our proprietary intellectual property.