[6-K] DRDGOLD LTD Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DRDGOLD Limited announced a planned CFO transition. Mr Riaan Davel has formally resigned and will step down as Chief Financial Officer and executive director on January 31, 2026. Ms Henriette Hooijer, previously appointed CFO Designate and an executive director, will assume the CFO role on February 1, 2026.

The company also noted that its annual Broad‑Based Black Economic Empowerment compliance report, prepared under section 13G(2) of the B‑BBEE Act, is available on its website.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Planned CFO handover; governance report posted online.

DRDGOLD confirms a sequenced leadership change: Mr Riaan Davel exits as CFO on January 31, 2026, and Ms Henriette Hooijer becomes CFO on February 1, 2026. This follows her earlier designation, indicating continuity rather than an abrupt change.

The disclosure also points to availability of the Broad‑Based Black Economic Empowerment annual compliance report, aligning with South African listing requirements. Actual impact on operations or financials is not indicated in the excerpt.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K

REPORT OF A FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

October 31, 2025

Commission File Number 0-28800

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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)

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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 October 31, 2025 “UPDATE REGARDING THE RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND AVAILABILITY OF THE BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT”

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: October 31, 2025    By: /s/ Adriaan Davel

        Name: Adriaan Davel

        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”)

UPDATE REGARDING THE RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND AVAILABILITY OF THE BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT

UPDATE REGARDING THE RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

DRDGOLD shareholders (“Shareholders”) are referred to the announcement published on SENS on 25 June 2025 wherein Shareholders where advised of, inter alia, the appointment of Ms Henriette Hooijer as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) Designate and as an executive director of the Company with effect from Tuesday, 1 July 2025, as successor to Mr Riaan Davel, who had indicated his intention to step down from his executive role following the conclusion of the financial reporting season for the financial year ended 30 June 2025.

Shareholders are hereby advised that Mr Davel has now formally tendered his resignation and will step down as CFO and as an executive director of the Company with effect from 31 January 2026. Ms Hooijer will assume the role of CFO with effect from 1 February 2026.

AVAILABILITY OF THE BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT

Shareholders are further advised that, in accordance with paragraph 16.21(g) of the Listings Requirements, the Company's annual compliance report prepared pursuant to section 13G(2) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, No. 53 of 2003, as amended, is available on the Company's website via the following link: https://www.drdgold.com/about-us/governance.

Johannesburg

31 October 2025

Sponsor

One Capital

FAQ

What did DRDGOLD (DRD) announce about its CFO?

Mr Riaan Davel will step down as CFO and executive director on January 31, 2026, and Ms Henriette Hooijer will become CFO on February 1, 2026.

Who is DRDGOLD’s incoming CFO and when does she start?

Ms Henriette Hooijer starts as CFO on February 1, 2026.

Was the DRDGOLD CFO change previously signaled?

Yes. She was appointed CFO Designate and executive director effective July 1, 2025 as part of a planned succession.

Where can investors find DRDGOLD’s B‑BBEE compliance report?

On the company’s governance page: https://www.drdgold.com/about-us/governance.

What type of filing did DRDGOLD submit?

A Form 6‑K reporting the CFO transition timing and the availability of the B‑BBEE annual compliance report.