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The team tracks and analyses public policy developments, both to gain a deeper understanding of the social, political and economic objectives of governments and to serve as an early warning system for regulatory impacts on Sasol. We centrally coordinate direct interaction and government engagement activities, across business units and functions. 

## Communications 

Sasol group communications works closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect and enhance Sasol’s international reputation as a responsible corporate citizen. Our primary stakeholders are our large and diverse employee base, local and international media, shareholders, customers, service providers, suppliers and the public. In line with Sasol’s strategic objectives, the group communications team created effective communications channels and partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and regular communication. 

Communication with internal audiences has been enhanced through the use of improved technological solutions, and we continue working to develop more innovative communication channels. Sasol’s communication with external stakeholders benefitted from sustained and ongoing interaction with media and other external audiences through message 

positioning, events, campaigns and industry engagements. 

## Community affairs 

The vision of Sasol’s community affairs programme is to promote people-centred, needs-driven and sustainable development of communities. Our engagement focuses on strengthening the ability of communities to thrive by supporting civil society, government and private-sector role players in plans to catalyse growth, strengthen development and foster dignity. We have channelled the majority of our social investments into fi ve priority areas: education (35%), job creation (25%), health and welfare (25%), environment (5%), arts, culture and sport development (5%), with another 5% made available for small one-off grants. 

All community affairs projects are subjected to a thorough assessment of the extent to which they meet certain criteria. During the year, we committed almost R80,5 million (excluding bursaries) to socioeconomic development projects, mostly in South African communities and along the Mozambique-Secunda pipeline route. We also committed about R51 million to bursaries, as well as low-cost housing assistance of R21 million. In Mozambique we committed R11 million to community development projects. 

While most of our social investments are undertaken in Southern Africa, community- based initiatives are undertaken by our USA and European operations, according to the particular needs and opportunities in their communities. The focus of our community affairs projects in Southern Africa is detailed in our community affairs annual report. 

## Sasol Inzalo Foundation 

Established as part of Sasol’s groundbreaking R30 billion broad-based black economic empowerment transaction, Sasol Inzalo, the Sasol Inzalo Foundation (the Foundation) owns 1,5% of Sasol’s share capital. The vision of the Foundation is to be a significant contributor to sustainable economic growth in South Africa by focusing on skills development, primarily in maths and science. The Foundation has been in operation for a year, with its initial projects commencing in January 2010. 

The Foundation has embarked on a programme to improve access to, and throughput in science studies and will focus on: 

• Investigating initiatives in education with a view to exploring criteria for success; 

• Engaging with other players in the field, and sharing knowledge; and 

