On October 28, 2024, DRDGOLD LTD announced the acceptance of equity awards by its directors and officers, including 404,342 conditional shares worth R8,818,699.02 for Niël Pretorius and 215,259 shares worth R4,694,798.79 for Riaan Davel. The awards are part of a long-term incentive scheme and will vest on October 22, 2027.