Sasol boss Simon Baloyi on his Baptism of Fire and the relentless battle to reignite South Africa’s economy

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In this in-depth BizNews interview, Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi reflects on South Africa’s energy turnaround, why business must partner with government to fix power, logistics and crime, and how Sasol is balancing coal-based production with renewables in its decarbonisation journey. From cutting debt to tackling Joburg’s visible infrastructure collapse, Baloyi shares his long road from Secunda engineer to the top office — and why his legacy must be one of restoration and significance

29 Sep 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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