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Deferred tax - Calculated tax losses (Details) - ZAR (R) R in Millions | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
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Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits |  |
Available for offset against future taxable income | R 48,444 | R 23,893
Utilised against deferred tax balance | (29,745) | (6,272)
Not recognised as a deferred tax asset | 18,699 | R 17,621
Sasol Canada |  |
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits |  |
Not recognised as a deferred tax asset | R 15,500 |

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