DRDGOLD CEO sells R1.58m in vested share awards

DRDGOLD discloses pooled on‑market sales of vested deferred share awards by directors and senior officers, with proceeds allocated pro rata.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) reports dealings in its securities following the vesting of deferred share awards under its Single Incentive Plan and Deferred Share Plan. On August 13, 2026, a portion of awards granted on August 12, 2025 vested and was settled in DRDGOLD ordinary shares at a zero-exercise price.

Certain participants, including executive directors, a prescribed officer, the company secretary and directors of major subsidiaries, elected to sell all or part of their vested shares through a pooled on‑market sale conducted by an independent third party on August 31 and September 1, 2026. Proceeds were distributed to each participant in proportion to the number of DRDGOLD shares sold, with prior clearance to deal obtained from the board chairman and interests described as direct beneficial.

Key Figures

Shares sold by CEO Niël Pretorius: 35,537 shares Value of shares sold by Niël Pretorius: R1,580,557.83 Shares sold by CFO Henriette Hooijer: 8,313 shares +4 more

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Shares sold by CEO Niël Pretorius 35,537 shares Number of DRDGOLD shares sold in the pooled sale

Value of shares sold by Niël Pretorius R1,580,557.83 Total aggregate value of DRDGOLD shares sold by Niël Pretorius

Shares sold by CFO Henriette Hooijer 8,313 shares Number of DRDGOLD shares sold in the pooled sale

Value of shares sold by CFO Henriette Hooijer R369,732.31 Total aggregate value of DRDGOLD shares sold by Henriette Hooijer

Shares sold by prescribed officer Jaco Schoeman 19,403 shares Number of DRDGOLD shares sold in the pooled sale

VWAP on August 31, 2026 R45.3632 Volume weighted average price for pooled sale trades on that date

VWAP on September 1, 2026 R44.1614 Volume weighted average price for pooled sale trades on that date

Key Terms

Single Incentive Plan, Deferred Share Plan, volume weighted average price, pooled sale arrangement, +1 more

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Single Incentive Plan financial

"In terms of the DRDGOLD Single Incentive Plan, incorporating the Deferred Share Plan"

Deferred Share Plan financial

"Single Incentive Plan, incorporating the Deferred Share Plan, approved by shareholders"

A deferred share plan is a company program that promises employees or executives shares or the cash value of shares at a future date, often contingent on meeting performance goals or staying with the firm. Think of it like a bonus you earn now but receive later; investors watch these plans because they affect potential share dilution, reveal how management is being motivated, and signal whether pay incentives align with long‑term shareholder value.

volume weighted average price financial

"based on the daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) achieved in the Pooled Sale"

The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.

pooled sale arrangement financial

"a pooled sale arrangement was put in place in terms of which the aggregate"

Listings Requirements regulatory

"In compliance with paragraph 6.83 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements"

FAQ

What transactions in DRD shares are disclosed in this 6-K filing?

The filing describes sales of vested DRDGOLD deferred share awards by executive directors, a prescribed officer, the company secretary and major-subsidiary directors, executed through a pooled on‑market sale by an independent third party on August 31 and September 1, 2026.

How does DRD’s Single Incentive Plan and Deferred Share Plan work?

Under the plan, deferred shares vest annually: over five years at 20% per year for F-band participants and over three years at 33.3% per year for E and D bands, starting from the award date. Vested awards are settled in DRDGOLD shares at a zero-exercise price, subject to employment conditions.

How many DRD shares did key executives sell in this pooled sale?

Executive director Niël Pretorius sold 35,537 shares and executive director and CFO Henriette Hooijer sold 8,313 shares. Prescribed officer Jaco Schoeman sold 19,403 shares, and company secretary Kgomotso Mbanyele sold 7,572 shares, among other participating directors.

What prices were achieved in the DRD pooled sale trades?

The pooled sale achieved a VWAP of R45.3632 on August 31, 2026 (high R45.93, low R45.00) and a VWAP of R44.1614 on September 1, 2026 (high R45.28, low R43.40). These volume weighted average prices were used to determine the value of shares sold by each participant.

Did DRD obtain prior clearance for the directors’ dealings in shares?

Yes. The company states that, in compliance with paragraph 6.83 of the JSE Listings Requirements, prior clearance to deal in DRDGOLD shares was obtained from the chairman of the board of directors before the pooled sale transactions took place.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
______________________

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF A FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

September 03, 2026

Commission File Number 0-28800

______________________

DRDGOLD Limited

Constantia Office Park

Cnr 14th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Road

Cycad House, Building 17, Ground Floor

Weltevreden Park 1709

(Address of principal executive offices)

______________________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F Form 40-F

Exhibit

99.1    Release dated September 03, 2026 “DEALINGS IN SECURITIES”

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DRDGOLD LIMITED

Date: September 03, 2026    By: /s/ Henriette Hooijer

        Name: Henriette Hooijer

        Title: Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

DRDGOLD LIMITED

(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)

(Registration number: 1895/000926/06)

ISIN: ZAE000058723

JSE & A2X share code: DRD

NYSE trading symbol: DRD

(“DRDGOLD” or the “Group”)

DEALINGS IN SECURITIES

In terms of the DRDGOLD Single Incentive Plan, incorporating the Deferred Share Plan, approved by shareholders of DRDGOLD (“Shareholders”) on 29 November 2023 (“DSP”), qualifying employees (“Participants”) are awarded deferred shares on an annual basis (“Awards”).

Awards vest over a period of five years, at a rate of 20% per annum, in respect of F-band Participants, and over a period of three years, at a rate of 33.3% per annum, in respect of E and D band Participants, in each year commencing on the applicable award date. Vesting is subject to the rules of the DSP, including the Participant’s continued employment with the Group. Vested Awards are settled in the form of DRDGOLD ordinary shares (“DRDGOLD Shares”) at a zero-exercise price.

Subsequent to the off-market vesting, on 13 August 2026, of the relevant portion of the Awards made to Participants on 12 August 2025, certain Participants, including executive directors, a prescribed officer and the company secretary of DRDGOLD and directors of its major subsidiaries, elected to dispose of all, or a portion, of their vested DRDGOLD Shares (“Relevant DRDGOLD Shares”).

Accordingly, in order to facilitate the disposal of the Relevant DRDGOLD Shares (“Sale”), a pooled sale arrangement was put in place in terms of which the aggregate of the Relevant DRDGOLD Shares were disposed of, by an independent third party, through various on-market trades (“Pooled Sale”).

The proceeds from the Sale were apportioned among the relevant Participants based on the number of Relevant DRDGOLD Shares disposed of by such Participants. The apportionment of the proceeds from the Sale to executive directors, a prescribed officer and the company secretary of DRDGOLD and directors of DRDGOLD’s major subsidiaries is as set out below.

			Company Name			Number of DRDGOLD Shares sold			Total aggregate value of DRDGOLD Shares sold*
Directors
Niël Pretorius			DRDGOLD			35,537			R 1 580 557.83
Henriette Hooijer			DRDGOLD			8,313			R 369 732.31
Henry Gouws			Ergo Mining (Proprietary) Limited (“Ergo”) and Far West Gold Recoveries (Proprietary) Limited (“FWGR”)			16,826			R 748 359.91
Ryno Bornman			Ergo			5,490			R 244 175.44
Dean Lindecke			Ergo			20,060			R 892 196.58
Kevin Kruger			FWGR			7,561			R 336 286.06
Lihan Laas			FWGR			9,029			R 401 577.42
Kgabo Moloto			FWGR			11,586			R 515 303.57
Prescribed officer
Jaco Schoeman			DRDGOLD			19,403			R 862 975.59
Company Secretary
Kgomotso Mbanyele			DRDGOLD			7,572			R 336 775.30

*The total value of DRDGOLD Shares sold is based on the daily volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) achieved in the Pooled Sale, as set out in the table below.

Trading data in respect of the Pooled Sale:

Date

VWAP

Highest Price

Lowest Price

31 August 2026

R45.3632

R45.93

R45.00

1 September 2026

R44.1614

R45.28

R43.40

In compliance with paragraph 6.83 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, prior clearance to deal was obtained from the chairman of the board of directors of DRDGOLD. The nature and extent of the Participants’ interest in the abovementioned transactions is direct beneficial.

Johannesburg

3 September 2026

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