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Subsequent events (Details) - Sasol Inzalo share transaction - Major ordinary share transactions [member] R / shares in Units, R in Millions | 2 Months Ended
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Aug. 17, 2018 ZAR (R) R / shares
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items] |
Approved debt to be settled | R 7,400
Approved cash top-up for value realised | R 600
Assumed share price at date of repurchase of shares | R / shares | R 500

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