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Gender-Specific Programmes
Recognising the importance of achieving gender equality and fostering inclusive progress, women’s economic empowerment emerges
as an indispensable catalyst for transformative change.
Women-Focused Development
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The first cohort of the Women-in-Engineering incubation programme was completed during the incubation phase of the programme.
12 of the 15 founders of the programme (whose scope of work is linked to mining) participated in the ‘Investing in African Mining Indaba’ in an effort
to develop opportunities to access the market.
We invested R726 000 in support of SME participation in the Mining Indaba.
We spent more than R4 million in support of the development of the 15 founders.
We launched the Women in Mining Incubation programme, aimed at prioritising women’s economic empowerment through training, mentorship,
facilitating access to financial resources and generating opportunities in the mining sector.
Responsible Consumption and Production
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Plastic and Ash to Bricks
This is a dedicated support project aimed at empowering Ramtsilo, a 100% black female-owned company that utilises plastic waste and ash as raw
materials to create eco-friendly bricks.
PPE Upcycling
We provided assistance to four SMEs in establishing mini factories, procuring new industrial sewing machines, and offering training to enhance their
production capabilities. Additionally, we sponsored their participation in a textile dyeing course to equip them with the expertise and hands-on skills
needed to independently dye materials. By utilising Sasol’s used personal protective equipment (PPE), these township suppliers will unlock more market
prospects. During 2023, we invested R400 000 to support the beneficiaries of the PPE upcycling project.
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