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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

______________________

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF A FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For May 2014

Commission File Number 0-28800

______________________

DRDGOLD Limited

Quadrum Office Park

Building 1

50 Constantia Boulevard

Constantia Kloof Ext 28

Roodepoort, South Africa, 1709

(Address of principal executive offices)

______________________

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Attached to the Registrant Form 6-K filing for the month of May 2014, incorporated
by reference herein:

Exhibit

99.1 Release dated May 14, 2014, entitled “REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE THIRD

QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2014.”

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: May 14, 2014

By: /s/ Themba Gwebu

Name: Themba Gwebu

Title: Company Secretary

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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Group

Quarter

Mar 2014

Quarter

Dec 2013

%

change

Quarter

Mar 2013

9 months to

31 Mar 2014

9 months to

31 Mar 2013

%

change

Gold production

oz

30 126

35 043

(14)

35 976

98 766

110 822

(11)

kg

937

1 090

(14)

1 119

3 072

3 447

(11)

Gold sold

oz

30 126

35 043

(14)

35 976

101 563

112 912

(10)

kg

937

1 090

(14)

1 119

3 159

3 512

(10)

Cash operating costs

US$ per oz

1 185

1 013

17

1 111

1 117

1 091

2

ZAR per kg

413 562

330 585

25

319 065

370 470

302 405

23

All-in sustaining costs

US$ per oz

1 327

1 150

15

1 353

1 276

1 319

(3)

ZAR per kg

463 823

375 246

24

388 543

423 254

365 538

16

Average gold price received

US$ per oz

1 298

1 267

2

1 647

1 300

1 683

(23)

ZAR per kg

456 161

413 359

10

474 482

431 159

466 506

(8)

Operating profit

ZAR million

51.3

84.1

(39)

170.7

207.4

583.1

(64)

Cash operating margin

%

9

20

(53)

33

14

35

(60)

All-in sustaining costs margin

%

(2)

9

(118)

18

2

22

(92)

EBITDA

ZAR million

16.0

46.3

(65)

114.7

89.9

401.3

(78)

Headline (loss)/earnings

ZAR million

(24.7)

0.9

*

55.0

(36.3)

225.2

(116)

ZAR cents per share

(7)

–

*

14

(10)

59

(116)

(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)

Registration No.1895/000926/06

JSE share code: DRD

Interest rate issuer: DRDI

ISIN: ZAE 000058723

Issuer code:DUSM

NYSE trading symbol: DRD

(“DRDGOLD” or “the company”)

SHAREHOLDERS INFORMATION

Issued capital

385 383 767 ordinary no par value shares

6 155 559 treasury shares held within the group

5 000 000 cumulative preference shares

Total ordinary no par value shares issued and committed: 386 831 995

REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2014

GROUP RESULTS: KEY FEATURES

•

Gold production through March down 11% (for nine months FY2014 v FY2013)

•

US$/oz All-in sustaining costs through March down 3% (for nine months

FY2014 v FY2013)

•

Cash balance up R8m to R207m (Q3 FY2014 v Q2 FY2014)

2 DRDGOLD LIMITED REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2014

STOCK TRADED

JSE

NYSE*

Average volume for the

quarter per day ('000)

579

1 282

% of issued stock traded

(annualised)

39

87

Price • High

R 4.80

$ 0.446

• Low

R 3.70

$ 0.362

• Close

R 3.96

$ 0.373

* This data represents per share data and not ADS data –

one ADS reflects 10 ordinary shares

MARKET CAPITALISATION

As at 31 Mar 2014 (ZARm)

1 526.1

As at 31 Dec 2013 (ZARm)

1 441.3

As at 31 Mar 2014 (US$m)

143.7

As at 31 Dec 2013 (US$m)

142.2

DEAR

SHAREHOLDER

We reported in February that we poured our first gold from the new
flotation/fine-grind circuit (the “FFG”) and the high grade, carbon-in-pulp
section, (the “High Grade Section”) in January. Following this, we managed
to ramp up the entire new section to full capacity. Both components of
the FFG, the flotation plant and the ultra-fine-grind mills performed
satisfactorily and achieved levels of efficiency that were in line with project
expectations.

From the outset, however, gold recovery was much lower than planned
in the new High Grade Section. In the established Low Grade Section –
which treats both the float and high grade tail – recoveries also dropped
off significantly.

Although we managed to free up more previously inert gold through the
FFG and achieved a drop in washed residue grades that were in line with
project design, gold remained in solution, dissolved losses surged and gold
production dropped to a low in the month of March.

The higher gold price, a favourable swing in working capital and reduced
capex enabled us to grow our cash balance slightly in spite of a drop in
production. However, the drop in gold recovery prompted us to suspend the
FFG and High Grade Section early in April, and to restore the established Low
Grade Section to steady state in order to isolate the cause(s) of the erratic
metallurgical performance.

We also decided, during this “time out” of the High Grade Section,
to make a number of small engineering upgrades to the new circuit.
These are counter-measures to the risks that became apparent during
commissioning. The float cells and the thickeners have proven very sensitive
to electricity supply dips, surges and trip-outs. We will address this prior to
re-starting in order to reduce our vulnerability to erratic power supply.

To identify the cause of the drop in metallurgical performance we are,
among other things, studying the potential knock-on effect of reagents
in the flotation circuit, the impact of the erratic operation of the set of
thickeners that receive and increase the densities of the float-tail, and
revisiting our carbon management regime. We are able to isolate and study
each component of the new plant and can do so without impacting the
Low Grade Section. We are also able to avoid most of the costs associated
with the FFG and High Grade Section during this time.

Based on the historical performance of the Low Grade Section and the
trends it displayed following the suspension of the FFG, we know that it is
predictable and stable if left undisturbed. Also, we saw in the FFG a circuit
that achieves the target parameters of the project, namely to liberate an
additional 0.03g/t of gold from the estimated 1.8 million tonnes (t) of slurry
that flow through the plant every month. Now our focus is to realign our
metallurgical process to take full advantage of the upside the FFG promises
without compromising the performance of the Low Grade Section.

In the short time since our decision to temporarily suspend the FFG, we
have seen a recovery in production and cash flows. Gold production in April
is up 21% month on month, and we reversed the negative all-in cash flows
of March.

Q3 FY2014 v Q2 FY2014

Operating review

Gold produced and sold quarter on quarter was 14% lower at 30 126oz.
While throughput was only marginally lower at 5 823 000t (5 856 000t) in
spite of incessant rains and associated power supply issues during February
and early March, the average yield was 13% down at 0.161g/t.

Lower gold production led to a 25% increase in cash operating unit costs
to R413 562/kg. All-in sustaining costs were 24% higher at R463 823/kg.

Capital expenditure was 51% lower due to the completion of the FFG
circuit. This is one of the main reasons why the treasury balance improved
by approximately 3%, quarter on quarter.

Financial review

Revenue was down 5% at R427.4 million, the effect of lower gold
production and sales somewhat offset by a 10% increase in the average
Rand gold price received to R456 161/kg.

Operating profit was 39% lower at R51.3 million after accounting for a 3%
rise in net operating costs to R376.1 million. The cash operating margin
weakened to 9% from 20%, and the all-in sustaining costs margin was -2%
compared with 9% in the previous quarter.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”)
were down from R46.3 million to R16.0 million, and a headline loss of
seven ZAR cents per share was recorded compared with zero ZAR cents per
share in the previous quarter.

Cash and cash equivalents rose from R199 million to R207 million.

For the nine months FY2014 v FY2013

Operating and financial parameters for these periods are not directly
comparable as those for the first nine months of FY2014 reflect the
impact of commissioning of the High Grade Section and the subsequent
challenges encountered, as detailed previously and above.

Operating review

While throughput in the first nine months of FY2014 was 2% up at
17 777 000t, the average yield was down 13% to 0.173g/t, resulting in gold
production declining by 11% to 98 766oz.

Cash operating costs rose by 23% to R370 470/kg, and all-in sustaining
costs by 16% to R423 254/kg.

Capital expenditure was 51% lower at R139.9 million mainly due to the
completion of the FFG circuit.

Financial review

Revenue was down 17% from R1 638.4 million due to lower gold production
and a drop in sales of 10% from 112 912oz, together with an 8% decline in
the average Rand gold price received for the period to R431 159/kg.

After accounting for net operating costs – 9% higher at R1 154.6 million
– operating profit was 64% lower at R207.4 million. The cash operating
margin declined from 35% to 14% and the all-in sustaining costs margin
from 22% to 2%.

EBITDA declined from R401.3 million to R89.9 million and a headline loss
of 10 ZAR cents per share was recorded compared with earnings of 59 ZAR
cents per share.

CORPORATE

The appointment of Mr Johan Holtzhausen – a chartered accountant
with more than 42 years’ experience – to the Board of Directors as an
independent non-executive director was announced after the end of the
period under review.

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The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles of International
Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and presented in accordance with the minimum content, including disclosures, prescribed by IAS 34 Interim
Financial Reporting applied to interim reporting and the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and
Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council. The accounting policies adopted are in line with IFRS and
are consistent with those applied in the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2013, except for the adoption of applicable revised
and/or new standards issued by the International Accounting Board.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Quarter

Mar 2014

Rm

Unaudited

Quarter

Dec 2013

Rm

Unaudited

Quarter

Mar 2013

Rm

Unaudited

9 months to

31 Mar 2014

Rm

Unaudited

9 months to

31 Mar 2013

Rm

Unaudited

Gold and silver revenue

427.4

450.6

531.0

1 362.0

1 638.4

Net operating costs

(376.1)

(366.5)

(360.3)

(1 154.6)

(1 055.3)

Cash operating costs

(387.5)

(360.4)

(357.0)

(1 138.1)

(1 042.4)

Movement in gold in process

11.4

(6.1)

(3.3)

(16.5)

(12.9)

Operating profit

51.3

84.1

170.7

207.4

583.1

Depreciation

(47.9)

(36.8)

(34.7)

(121.1)

(102.8)

Movement in provision for environmental rehabilitation

(2.6)

(1.6)

(19.1)

(8.2)

(45.3)

Environmental rehabilitation costs

(7.8)

(10.8)

(11.5)

(29.3)

(41.2)

Retrenchment costs

(3.3)

–

–

(5.7)

(0.6)

Care-and-maintenance costs

(3.7)

(3.6)

(5.7)

(12.4)

(21.2)

Other operating expenses

(2.6)

(2.5)

(5.1)

(3.2)

(7.6)

Gross (loss)/profit from operating activities

(16.6)

28.8

94.6

27.5

364.4

Impairments

–

(4.5)

–

(5.3)

–

Corporate and administration expenses

(14.2)

(19.3)

(21.8)

(56.8)

(73.8)

Share-based payments

(1.1)

–

(1.4)

(1.9)

(3.3)

Profit on disposal of assets

–

–

8.6

–

11.2

Net finance (expense)/income

(8.6)

(5.4)

13.3

(20.0)

47.9

(Loss)/profit before taxation

(40.5)

(0.4)

93.3

(56.5)

346.4

Taxation

4.5

(5.5)

(12.4)

(5.6)

(48.2)

Net (loss)/profit after taxation

(36.0)

(5.9)

80.9

(62.1)

298.2

Attributable to:

Equity owners of the parent

(24.7)

(3.6)

62.1

(41.6)

233.7

Non-controlling interest

(11.3)

(2.3)

18.8

(20.5)

64.5

(36.0)

(5.9)

80.9

(62.1)

298.2

Other comprehensive income
Foreign exchange translation and other

–

(0.3)

1.3

0.2

6.7

Net gain on an available-for-sale financial asset

–

–

–

–

0.3

Fair-value adjustment on available-for-sale investments

3.8

–

–

3.8

–

Mark-to-market of available-for-sale investments

–

–

(10.6)

–

(43.3)

Total comprehensive income for the period

(32.2)

(6.2)

71.6

(58.1)

261.9

Attributable to:

Equity owners of the parent

(20.9)

(3.9)

52.8

(37.6)

197.4

Non-controlling interest

(11.3)

(2.3)

18.8

(20.5)

64.5

(32.2)

(6.2)

71.6

(58.1)

261.9

Reconciliation of headline earnings
Net (loss)/profit

(24.7)

(3.6)

62.1

(41.6)

233.7

Adjusted for:
– Impairments

–

4.5 –

5.3

–

– Profit on disposal of assets

–

–

(8.6)

–

(11.2)

– Non-controlling interest in headline earnings adjustment

–

–

0.9

–

1.6

– Taxation thereon

–

–

0.6

–

1.1

Headline (loss)/earnings

(24.7)

0.9

55.0

(36.3)

225.2

Headline (loss)/earnings per share – cents

(7)

–

14

(10)

59

Basic (loss)/earnings per share – cents

(7)

–

17

(11)

62

Diluted headline (loss)/earnings per share – cents

(7)

–

14

(10)

59

Diluted basic (loss)/earnings per share – cents

(7)

(1)

16

(11)

61

Calculated on the weighted average ordinary shares issued of :

379 228 208 379 203 751

379 178 208

379 203 208

379 178 208

LOOKING AHEAD

Twelve months ago, when our Ergo plant consisted only of the Low Grade
Section and when the gold price was U$1 683/oz, our market capitalisation
was almost twice what it is today.

Now, by suspending the High Grade Section, we have returned the business
to a condition similar to that of a year ago with a Rand gold price that
is still very favourable. Notwithstanding the events of the quarter under
review, we remain firmly of the view that the difficult part of the project is
behind us. The flotation circuit and the mills work, and our theory that we
can isolate the gold-bearing pyrites, and grind them down to liberate the
gold they shield, has been proven in practice.

Our focus and efforts, therefore, remain to find a way to take advantage
of this technology without compromising the “bread-and-butter” part of
the operations. We said in our announcement to the market early in April
that we thought this might take three to four months to complete. Due
to the fact that the Low Grade Section is essentially back to stable state,
and because of the very high confidence threshold that we are demanding
before we will again expose the Low Grade Section to the FFG and High
Grade Section process, we have decided that, rather than work towards a
date, we will work towards an outcome.

Niël Pretorius
Chief executive officer

4 DRDGOLD LIMITED REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2014

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at

31 Mar 2014

Rm

As at

30 Dec 2013

Rm

As at

31 Mar 2013

Rm

Notes

Unaudited

Unaudited

Restated

Unaudited

Assets

Non-current assets

2 095.8

2 107.8

2 181.5

Property, plant and equipment

1 778.6

1 796.6

1 793.1

Investment in joint arrangements

1

0.3

0.3

46.5

Non-current investments and other assets

128.9

125.1

141.0

Environmental rehabilitation trust funds and investments

186.5

184.6

181.8

Deferred tax asset

1.5

1.2

19.1

Current assets

461.3

451.0

656.6

Inventories

141.3

122.3

111.1

Trade and other receivables

113.3

129.3

135.7

Cash and cash equivalents

2

206.7

199.4

409.8

Total assets

2 557.1

2 558.8

2 838.1

Equity and liabilities

Equity

1 533.8

1 566.5

1 765.8

Equity of the owners of the parent

1 333.0

1 354.4

1 474.6

Non-controlling interest

200.8

212.1

291.2

Non-current liabilities

736.3

731.1

810.0

Loans and borrowings

3

75.5

75.5

145.7

Post-retirement and other employee benefits

9.9

8.8

6.2

Provision for environmental rehabilitation

551.5

540.4

546.1

Deferred tax liability

99.4

106.4

112.0

Current liabilities

287.0

261.2

262.3

Trade and other payables

214.5

188.8

238.3

Loans and borrowings

3

72.5

72.4

24.0

Total equity and liabilities

2 557.1

2 558.8

2 838.1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Quarter

Mar 2014

Rm

Unaudited

Quarter

Dec 2013

Rm

Unaudited

Quarter

Mar 2013

Rm

Unaudited

9 months to

31 Mar 2014

Rm

Unaudited

9 months to

31 Mar 2013

Rm

Unaudited

Balance at the beginning of the period

1 566.5

1 575.7

1 755.2

1 648.3

1 633.9

Share capital issued

(0.6)

(0.4)

(0.2)

(1.0)

(0.2)

– for costs

(0.6)

(0.4)

(0.2)

(1.0)

(0.2)

Increase in share-based payment reserve

0.1

0.1

0.3

0.4

0.9

Net (loss)/profit attributable to equity owners of the parent

(24.7)

(3.6)

62.1

(41.6)

233.7

Net (loss)/profit attributable to non-controlling interest

(11.3)

(2.3)

18.8

(20.5)

64.5

Dividends paid on ordinary share capital

–

–

(53.1)

(53.1)

(91.0)

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

–

–

(8.1)

–

(15.7)

Fair-value adjustment on available-for-sale investments

3.8

–

(10.6)

3.8

(43.3)

Share Option Scheme buy-out

–

(2.7)

–

(2.7)

(24.1)

Other comprehensive income

–

(0.3)

1.4

0.2

7.1

Balance at the end of the period

1 533.8

1 566.5

1 765.8

1 533.8

1 765.8

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Quarter

Mar 2014

Rm

Unaudited

Quarter

Dec 2013

Rm

Unaudited

Quarter

Mar 2013

Rm

Unaudited

9 months to

31 Mar 2014

Rm

Unaudited

9 months to

31 Mar 2013

Rm

Restated

Unaudited

Net cash inflow from operations

39.3

10.9

179.2

61.4

424.3

Net cash outflow from investing activities

(31.4)

(66.0)

(108.0)

(154.5)

(319.8)

Net cash (out)/inflow from financing activities

(0.6)

(76.3)

(59.8)

(76.9)

6.8

Loans and other

(0.6)

(20.5)

(1.0)

(21.1)

109.9

Treasury shares/share options acquired

–

(2.7)

–

(2.7)

–

Dividends paid to owners of the parent

–

(53.1)

(52.5)

(53.1)

(91.0)

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest holders

–

–

(6.3)

–

(12.1)

Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

7.3

(131.4)

11.4

(170.0)

111.3

Opening cash and cash equivalents

199.4

330.8

398.4

376.7

298.5

Closing cash and cash equivalents

206.7

199.4

409.8

206.7

409.8

Reconciliation of net cash inflow from operations

(Loss)/profit before taxation

(40.5)

(0.4)

93.3

(56.5)

346.4

Adjusted for:

Movement in gold in process

(11.4)

6.1

3.3

16.5

12.9

Depreciation and impairment

47.9

41.3

34.7

126.4

102.8

Movement in provision for environmental rehabilitation

2.6

1.6

19.1

8.2

45.3

Share-based payments

1.1

–

1.4

1.9

3.3

Profit on disposal of assets

–

–

(8.6)

–

(11.2)

Finance expense and unwinding of provisions

9.2

9.1

0.2

27.5

1.6

Growth in environmental trust funds

(1.2)

(1.1)

(1.4)

(3.4)

(4.2)

Other non-cash items

(1.3)

(4.8)

(2.2)

(5.0)

(7.5)

Taxation paid

–

(2.0)

–

(2.0)

10.0

Working capital changes

32.9

(38.9)

39.4

(52.2)

(75.1)

Net cash inflow from operations

39.3

10.9

179.2

61.4

424.3

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Changes in accounting policies

The Group has adopted the new standard IFRS11 – Joint Arrangements. The Group previously applied proportionate consolidation for
investment in joint arrangements and has now applied equity accounting from 1 July 2013.

2. Cash and cash equivalents

Included in cash and cash equivalents is restricted cash of R18.9 million.

3. Loans and borrowings

Included in loans and borrowings is a Domestic Medium Term Note Programme (“DMTN Programme”) under which DRDGOLD can
issue notes from time to time. DRDGOLD raised a total of R165 million under the DMTN Programme in July and September 2012.
The different unsecured notes issued mature 12 (R20.0 million), 24 (R69.5 million) and 36 (R75.5 million) months from the date of
issue and bear interest at the three month Johannesburg Inter-bank Acceptance Rate (JIBAR) rate (currently 5.725%) plus a margin
ranging from 4% to 5% per annum.

6 DRDGOLD LIMITED REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2014

ERGO KEY OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited)

Ore milled (’000t) (metric) (imperial)

Mar 2014 Qtr

5 823

6 418

Dec 2013 Qtr

5 856

6 454

Mar 2014 Ytd

17 777

19 593

Yield (g/t) (oz/t) (metric) (imperial)

Mar 2014 Qtr

0.161

0.005

Dec 2013 Qtr

0.186

0.005

Mar 2014 Ytd

0.173

0.005

Gold produced (kg) (oz) (metric) (imperial)

Mar 2014 Qtr

937

30 126

Dec 2013 Qtr

1 090

35 043

Mar 2014 Ytd

3 072

98 766

Cash operating costs (ZAR/kg) (US$/oz)

Mar 2014 Qtr

413 562

1 185

Dec 2013 Qtr

330 585

1 013

Mar 2014 Ytd

370 470

1 117

Cash operating costs (ZAR/t) (US$/t)

Mar 2014 Qtr

67

6

Dec 2013 Qtr

62

6

Mar 2014 Ytd

64

6

Gold and silver revenue (ZAR million) (US$ million)

Mar 2014 Qtr

427.4

39.1

Dec 2013 Qtr

450.6

44.4

Mar 2014 Ytd

1 362.0

132.0

Operating profit (ZAR million) (US$ million)

Mar 2014 Qtr

51.3

4.6

Dec 2013 Qtr

84.1

8.3

Mar 2014 Ytd

207.4

20.1

Loss before taxation (ZAR million)(US$ million)*

Mar 2014 Qtr

(50.2)

(4.8)

Dec 2013 Qtr

(5.6)

(0.5)

Mar 2014 Ytd

(79.7)

(7.7)

Capital expenditure (ZAR million) (US$ million)

Mar 2014 Qtr

28.8

2.5

Dec 2013 Qtr

55.5

5.5

Mar 2014 Ytd

136.6

13.2

* Note – The difference between the loss before tax on the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income relates to corporate head office and all other.

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GROUP KEY OPERATING AND FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited)

R million unless otherwise stated

Net operating costs

Mar 2014 Qtr

376.1

Dec 2013 Qtr

366.5

Mar 2014 Ytd

1 154.6

Corporate, administration and other expenses

Mar 2014 Qtr

17.9

Dec 2013 Qtr

21.8

Mar 2014 Ytd

61.9

Rehabilitation and remediation (accretion and amortisation)

Mar 2014 Qtr

11.8

Dec 2013 Qtr

10.7

Mar 2014 Ytd

35.7

Capital expenditure (sustaining)

Mar 2014 Qtr

28.6

Dec 2013 Qtr

10.1

Mar 2014 Ytd

47.9

All-in sustaining costs*

Mar 2014 Qtr

434.4

Dec 2013 Qtr

409.1

Mar 2014 Ytd

1 300.1

Retrenchment costs

Mar 2014 Qtr

3.3

Dec 2013 Qtr

–

Mar 2014 Ytd

5.7

Rehabilitation and remediation (not related to current operations)

Mar 2014 Qtr

7.8

Dec 2013 Qtr

10.8

Mar 2014 Ytd

29.3

Care-and-maintenance costs

Mar 2014 Qtr

3.7

Dec 2013 Qtr

3.6

Mar 2014 Ytd

12.4

Capital expenditure (non-sustaining)

Mar 2014 Qtr

0.1

Dec 2013 Qtr

48.1

Mar 2014 Ytd

92.0

All-in costs*

Mar 2014 Qtr

449.3

Dec 2013 Qtr

471.6

Mar 2014 Ytd

1 439.5

All-in sustaining costs (R/kg)

Mar 2014 Qtr

463 823

Dec 2013 Qtr

375 246

Mar 2014 Ytd

423 254

All-in sustaining costs (US$/oz)

Mar 2014 Qtr

1 327

Dec 2013 Qtr

1 150

Mar 2014 Ytd

1 276

All-in costs (R/kg)

Mar 2014 Qtr

479 637

Dec 2013 Qtr

432 576

Mar 2014 Ytd

468 614

All-in costs (US$/oz)

Mar 2014 Qtr

1 365

Dec 2013 Qtr

1 325

Mar 2014 Ytd

1 413

* All-in cost definitions based on the guidance note on non-GAAP Metrics issued by the World Gold Council on 27 June 2013.

DIRECTORS (*British)(**American)

Executives: DJ Pretorius (Chief executive officer)
FD van der Westhuizen (Chief financial officer)

Independent non-executives: GC Campbell* (Non-executive chairman)

JA Holtzhausen,

RP Hume, EA Jeneker, J Turk**

Company secretary: TJ Gwebu

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. CONTACT NIËL PRETORIUS AT:

Tel:(+27) (0) 11 470 2600 • Fax: (+27) (0) 11 470 2618

Website: http://www.drdgold.com • Quadrum Office Park • Building 1
50 Constantia Boulevard • Constantia Kloof Ext 28 • South Africa

PO Box 390 • Maraisburg • 1700 • South Africa

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, adverse changes or uncertainties in general economic
conditions in the markets we serve, a drop in the gold price, a sustained strengthening of the Rand against the Dollar, regulatory developments adverse
to DRDGOLD or difficulties in maintaining necessary licenses or other governmental approvals, changes in DRDGOLD’s competitive position, changes in
business strategy, any major disruption in production at key facilities or adverse changes in foreign exchange rates and various other factors.

These risks include, without limitation, those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included in our annual report for the fiscal year ended
30 June 2013, which we filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on 25 October 2013 on Form 20-F. You should not place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update
or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Any forward-looking statement included in this report has not been reviewed and reported on by DRDGOLD’s auditors.

8 DRDGOLD LIMITED REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2014