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Sasol has announced the winners of its SME Innovation Competition, awarding R1 million in funding to three South African entrepreneurs whose innovative solutions have the potential to address industry challenges and contribute to a more sustainable and competitive future.
The competition, launched through Sasol's Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme under the theme Innovate Where You Are, invited entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop practical, scalable solutions across key opportunity areas in the energy and industrial sectors. 
Following a competitive evaluation process, three winners were selected for demonstrating innovation, commercial potential and the ability to create meaningful impact.
The winners are:
- First prize (R500 000): Carbon Smart, founded by Rodney Maduwa
- Second prize (R350 000): Fuel Stream, founded by Tokelo Mahanke
- Third prize (R150 000): LitrePass AI, founded by Tsakane Maqayiya
The winning businesses distinguished themselves through forward-thinking solutions focused on fleet and fuel management, product quality assurance, decarbonisation and novel value-added services. Their innovations demonstrate how local entrepreneurs can contribute to solving real-world challenges while supporting business growth, operational efficiency and sustainability.
Rightwell Laxa, Senior Vice President: Supply Chain at Sasol, said:
"Through this competition, we sought to identify and support entrepreneurs with innovative solutions that can help address industry challenges and create shared value. The quality of submissions we received reflects the depth of innovation and entrepreneurial talent that exists within South Africa's SME sector. We congratulate the winners and look forward to seeing their businesses grow and scale."
Pertunia Sibanyoni, Vice President: Mobility Solutions and Marketing at Sasol, said:
"Congratulations to Rodney, Tokelo and Tsakane on this well-deserved achievement. Their success demonstrates the important role that entrepreneurs and small businesses play in shaping the future through innovation. At Sasol, we are committed to supporting initiatives that unlock new ideas, encourage meaningful inclusive growth and help create sustainable solutions for our customers, industries and communities. We are excited to see the impact these innovations will have in the years ahead."
The SME Innovation Competition forms part of Sasol's broader commitment to enterprise and supplier development, fostering innovation and supporting the growth of local businesses that contribute to South Africa's economic development.
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