v3.26.1
Goodwill and other intangibles - Changes to balance and allocations of goodwill in acquisitions (Details)
R in Millions, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
ZAR (R)
Dec. 31, 2024
ZAR (R)
Dec. 31, 2023
ZAR (R)
Dec. 31, 2020
ZAR (R)
Sep. 04, 2025
ZAR (R)
Mar. 31, 2025
ZAR (R)
Mar. 15, 2024
ZAR (R)
Feb. 04, 2022
ZAR (R)
May 04, 2017
ZAR (R)
May 04, 2017
USD ($)
Goodwill                    
Balance at beginning of the year R 878 R 499 R 8,241              
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries 9 379 0              
Impairment 0 0 (8,435)              
Foreign currency translation (44) 0 693              
Carrying value at end of the year 843 878 499              
Other intangibles                    
Balance at beginning of the year 1,276 3                
Impairment 0 0 86              
Balance at end of the year 1,130 1,276 3              
Total goodwill and other intangibles 1,973 2,154 [1] 502              
Goodwill 843 878 499              
Manufacturer relationships                    
Other intangibles                    
Balance at beginning of the year 1,146                  
Balance at end of the year R 902 1,146                
Remaining amortisation period 8 years                  
Vendor relationships                    
Other intangibles                    
Balance at end of the year R 106                  
Cost                    
Other intangibles                    
Balance at beginning of the year 1,496 98 86              
Intangible assets acquired on acquisition of subsidiaries 162 1,397 0              
Additions 1 4 0              
Foreign currency translation (174) (3) 12              
Balance at end of the year 1,485 1,496 98              
Accumulated amortisation and impairment                    
Other intangibles                    
Balance at beginning of the year (220) (95) (5)              
Foreign currency translation 27 1 0              
Impairment 0 0 86              
Charge for the year (161) (126) (4)              
Balance at end of the year (355) (220) (95)              
SFA Oxford Limited                    
Goodwill                    
Balance at beginning of the year 63     R 123            
Carrying value at end of the year   63                
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill   63                
SFA Oxford Limited | SGL corporate                    
Goodwill                    
Balance at beginning of the year       60            
Impairment     (60)              
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill                    
SFA Oxford Limited | Rustenburg operation                    
Goodwill                    
Balance at beginning of the year       44            
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill                    
SFA Oxford Limited | Kroondal                    
Goodwill                    
Balance at beginning of the year       18            
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill                    
Qinisele Resources                    
Goodwill                    
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries       54            
Cooke Acquisition                    
Goodwill                    
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries       R 737            
Aquarius Acquisition                    
Goodwill                    
Impairment 0                  
Carrying value at end of the year 401                  
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill 401                  
Aquarius Acquisition | Rustenburg operation                    
Goodwill                    
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries 267                  
Aquarius Acquisition | Kroondal                    
Goodwill                    
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries 134                  
Stillwater Mining Company                    
Goodwill                    
Impairment     R (8,352)              
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill                 R 5,874 $ 450
DRDGOLD                    
Goodwill                    
Impairment 0                  
Carrying value at end of the year 35                  
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill 35                  
Sandouville                    
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill               R 23    
Reldan Group                    
Goodwill                    
Carrying value at end of the year 379                  
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill R 379           R 283      
Goodwill recognised as of acquisition date   R 283       R 379        
Metallix                    
Other intangibles                    
Goodwill recognised as of acquisition date         R 9          
[1] Amount for 31 December 2024 was revised (see note 16.2)