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Statement of comprehensive income (Parenthetical) - ZAR (R) R in Millions |  |  | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 01, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020
Statement |  |  |
Gain on reclassification of the foreign currency translation reserve |  |  | R 3,300
Gemini HDPE LLC |  |  |
Statement |  |  |
Gain on reclassification of the foreign currency translation reserve |  |  | R 246
Proportion of equity interest disposed of | 50.00% |  | 50.00%
Base Chemicals | Gemini HDPE LLC |  |  |
Statement |  |  |
Proportion of equity interest disposed of | 50.00% |  |
Base Chemicals | Lake Charles Chemicals Project |  |  |
Statement |  |  |
Gain on reclassification of the foreign currency translation reserve |  |  | R 3,100
Proportion of equity interest disposed of |  | 50.00% | 50.00%

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