Sasol deeply regrets to announce the death of Mr. Piet Smith, a senior process controller, at Sasol Secunda. Mr. Smith passed away in the early hours of this morning as a result of injuries sustained in a fire at a Sasol Oil Blending station on Wednesday this week.

'We are shocked and saddened by what has happened and our hearts go out to the family and friends of our colleague, as well as the families of Mr. Sindane and Mr Du Preez, also injured in the fire," said Pat Davies, Sasol chief executive.
 
Sasol counsellors are assisting the affected families, as well as Sasol staff, within the Secunda operations. The company remains in close contact with the relatives to offer assistance through this very difficult time.
 
The investigation, into the cause of the fire, is currently underway.