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Statement of cash flows (Parenthetical) R in Millions, $ in Billions | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 ZAR (R)
Statement |  |  |
Increase (decrease) in cash generated by operating activities (as a percent) | 40.00% | 40.00% |
Cash generated by operating activities |  | R 11,746 | [1]
Proceeds on disposals |  | 33,963 | [2]
US Base Chemicals and Gemini HDPE LLC |  |  |
Statement |  |  |
Proceeds on disposals | $ 2.4 | R 33,000 |
Gemini HDPE LLC |  |  |
Statement |  |  |
Proportion of equity interest disposed of | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Proceeds on disposals |  | R 5,900 |
[1] | Cash generated by operating activities decreased by 40% to R11.7 billion compared to the prior period. Our cash flows were impacted by low crude oil prices, softer chemical prices, plant downtime and the impact of COVID-19, partly negated by our cash conservation initiative.
[2] | Includes proceeds received from the disposal of a portion of our US LCCP Base Chemicals business, as well as our 50% equity interest in the Gemini HDPE LLC (approximately R33 billion

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