On Thursday, 8 June 2026, Sasol reinforced its commitment to improving education infrastructure by handing over desks and chairs to two schools in Bethal, namely Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk and Mzinoni Secondary School. The initiative forms part of Sasol’s ongoing Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, which continues to deliver meaningful and sustainable support aimed at enhancing teaching and learning environments in local communities. Laerskool Marietjie van Niekerk and Mzinoni Secondary School each received 150 combined desks and chairs. Both school had previously received two water tanks from Sasol.

During the current financial year, Sasol, in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Education, has committed to supporting 27 schools with 1,850 desks and chairs across the Govan Mbeki and Lekwa Local Municipalities. To minimise the impact of persistent water supply challenges that adversely affect the hygiene, health and wellbeing of learners and educators, 15 schools within targeted circuits of the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality and a further 15 schools in the Dipaleseng Local Municipality have been identified to receive water tanks. This initiative aims to support safe, healthy and conducive learning environments.

The handover of desks and chairs to the Bethal schools coincided with Youth Month, a period that underscores the importance of initiatives focused on youth development, empowerment and long-term growth.

Over the years, Sasol has supported schools in communities neighbouring its operations with critical learning resources and infrastructure improvements. To date, learners in various regions across Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal have received stationery, hygiene packs and school uniforms through Sasol’s education support programmes.

“At Sasol, we believe that access to quality education begins with creating a safe and enabling environment for learners and educators. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering communities through sustainable development initiatives that support long-term educational outcomes,” said Dr Sarel Booyens, Head RSA CSI Programme Execution.

Sasol remains committed to empowering learners and contributing to sustainable community development.

Visit https://sasolfoundation.com to learn more about Sasol’s impactful interventions in education.