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Statement of changes in equity (Parenthetical) - ZAR (R) R in Millions | Sep. 07, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018
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Adjustment to opening shareholders' equity position |  | R (121)
Sasol Inzalo Public Funding (RF) (Pty) Ltd | Sasol preferred ordinary shares |  |
Repurchase of shares | 16,085,199 |
Share repurchase price | R 542.11 |

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