SASOL URGED TO IMPROVE THEIR SAFETY STANDARDS

June 7, 2006

Statement by:Mr. Eric Lucas, IFP spokesperson for Minerals & Energy

The IFP's spokesperson for Minerals and Energy, Mr. Eric Lucas, has condemned the recent blast that has injured 19 workers at Sasol.

Mr. Lucas said:

"I have tried numerous times to bring attention to the safety standards of Sasol, and urged them to improve or constantly monitor their standards. If the last two accidents prove anything - it is that Sasol and the Ministry needs to take a closer look at the safety and operational standards."

Further Mr. Lucas added that the investigation should be launched earlier than a week. He said: "Work has been suspended and there should be no reason as to why the investigation can not start sooner. We would like answers, so that corrective measures can be taken expeditiously, and bring to book the people that are responsible - if the finding is human error."

In conclusion Mr. Lucas said: "I would like to forward my best wishes to those that was injured as well as to their families. I hope that this time round, Sasol would have a better attitude to compensating the injured, as it has taken almost two years for the families of those that was killed or injured in the September 2004 blast, to receive any form of compensation."



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Mr. Eric Lucas: 082 557 2481
Noleen Hendricks: 082 886 9848