On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, Sasol awarded cash incentives totalling R 200 000 to top-performing matriculants from Mpumalanga schools. The awards were extended during the announcement of Grade 12 provincial results at a ceremony held in Secunda. The 20 beneficiaries of the awards were five top performing learners in Mathematics, Physical Science, Technical Mathematics and Technical Science, who each received a sum R10 000. The funds will go towards the learners’ registration fees at any recognised South African institution of higher education.
Awarding top-achievers is in line with Sasol’s strategic objective of supporting the teaching of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in schools. This act also aims to encourage more learners to study these subjects.
Over the years, Sasol has made considerable investments in education through various initiatives such as merit bursaries, sponsorship of mobile science labs to under resourced schools, Sasol Energy Innovation Challenge, the National Skills Competition. These initiatives play a vital role in enabling excellence in science education.
The sponsorship of the provincial Grade 12 Awards is part of a long-standing partnership with the National Department of Education. In Mpumalanga, Sasol has been hosting Grade 12 Merit Awards in Secunda for the past 30 years, where learners from various districts are recognised and awarded for their outstanding performance. This year, Sasol will continue to recognise top achievers at district level across the province.
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