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The decrease (increase) in the net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from contributions to a defined benefit plan. [Refer: Net defined benefit liability (asset); Defined benefit plans [domain]]

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Line items represent concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with members defined in one or many axes of the table.

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The increase (decrease) in the net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from miscellaneous other changes. [Refer: Net defined benefit liability (asset); Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from expense (income) in profit or loss; Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from gain (loss) on remeasurement in other comprehensive income]

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- Definition

The amount of deficit or surplus in a defined benefit plan, adjusted for any effect of limiting a net defined benefit asset to the asset ceiling. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [domain]]

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The decrease (increase) in the net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from payments from the plan in respect of settlements. [Refer: Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from gains (losses) arising from settlements; Net defined benefit liability (asset); Defined benefit plans [domain]]

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Other Provisions - Retirement Benefit Obligation - Narrative (Details) - ZAR (R) R in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Sep. 01, 2024
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Payment for the transfer of post-retirement medical benefit liability	R 0	R 350	R 0
Retirement benefit obligation	0	0	290
Retirement benefit costs	1,512	1,326
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Retirement benefit obligation	0	0	290
Remeasurement of liability	0	56
Payment for the transfer of post-retirement medical benefit liability	0	350	R 0
Present value of defined benefit obligation [member]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Contributions paid	0	(2)
Finance costs	0	6
RMA Life Assurance Company Limited
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Payment for the transfer of post-retirement medical benefit liability	0	350
Retirement benefit obligation				R 294
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Retirement benefit obligation				R 294
Payment for the transfer of post-retirement medical benefit liability	R 0	R 350