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Environmental
sponsorships
South African National
Parks (SANParks) Honorary
Rangers
The South African National Parks
(SANParks) Honorary Rangers is the
official volunteer organisation of
SANParks and offers opportunities to
people with a passion for nature to
participate in various activities
promoting and protecting our natural
heritage. These range from fundraising,
creating public awareness to supporting
various conservation initiatives.
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa
African BirdLife calendar
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa has been published
since 1993 with Sasol’s support. The fifth edition of
the best-selling guide was released during the year.
With expanded and updated information, it is sure
to maintain its place as one of Africa’s most
trusted field guides. To accompany the book, the
new, improved and easy-to-use Sasol eBirds
Southern Africa App has also been developed and
is available.
In association with BirdLife South
Africa, Sasol sponsors the
production of the annual African
Birdlife calendar. The sough-after
calendar - with beautiful
photographs of indigenous birds
reflects the rich diversity of South
Africa’s birds. Proceeds from sales
go towards bird life conservation
funding.
The West Rand Region’s SANParks
Honorary Rangers run one of the
country’s biggest birding events. Funds
raised are ploughed back into our
National Parks. Sasol has been a partner
for the past 20 years. These events play
a crucial role in raising awareness and
contributing to conservation issues by
showcasing South Africa's bird
population.
Mabula Ground Hornbill
project
Southern Ground-Hornbills are
considered 'vulnerable' and have
been classified as 'endangered'
throughout Africa and South Africa.
The Mabula Ground Hornbill
project’s objective is to slow and
reverse the declining population of
the bird in South Africa through
various activities. Sasol’s funding
supports the work being done
addressing the issues facing these
birds.
Springboks: 2004 – 2010
The association between Sasol and South African
Rugby began in 2004 when Sasol became the
lead sponsor of the Springbok rugby team,
affectionately known as Amabokoboko.
The six-year agreement included sponsorship of
the Springbok Sevens, the South African U-21 and
other South African rugby “A” teams. During the
sponsorship period, the nation and the world saw
the game traverse social, racial and cultural
barriers. As a sport, rugby promoted nationbuilding in South Africa, advanced
transformation, and at Sasol, united our staff
– strengthening our brand both locally and
abroad.
South African National Youth
Orchestra: 1979 – 2014
Sasol's sponsored the South African National Youth Orchestra
(SANYO), for a number of years. We also sponsored the biennial
Sasol Music Prize for international study by a promising, young
music student.
The Springboks delivered outstanding
performances and several significant successes.
With Sasol boldly emblazoned across their chests,
the team won the 2007 Rugby World Cup in
France, as well as the 2009 British and Irish Lions
tour, and the Tri-Nations cup.
Sasol's passion for the Sevens format of the
game enabled the Springbok Sevens team to
compete internationally, winning several
tournaments including the prestigious World
Rugby Sevens Series in 2008.
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