Drdgold Ltd

REPORT OF A FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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.

Exhibit 99.1 Release dated October 21, 2026 "OPERATING UPDATE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2026"