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Taxation - Contingent liability (Details) R in Billions | Jun. 30, 2018 ZAR (R)
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Sasol Oil Pty Ltd |
Contingent Liabilities |
Income tax liability provision | R 1.3
Contingent liability | Sasol Oil Pty Ltd |
Contingent Liabilities |
Estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities | 12.6
Contingent liability | Sasol Financing International Limited |
Contingent Liabilities |
Estimated financial effect of contingent liabilities | R 3.1

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