ABOUT THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Functional and presentation currency (Details) - ZAR (R)	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Foreign exchange rates [abstract]
Spot rate at year end	18.19	18.83	16.27
Average prevailing rate for the financial year	18.70	17.76	15.21
Gain (Loss) On Remeasurement, Reimbursement Rights	R 0	R 0	R 1,800,000

The increase (decrease) in environmental guarantees, resulting from remeasurement.

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The average exchange rate used by the entity. Exchange rate is the ratio of exchange for two currencies.

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The spot exchange rate at the end of the reporting period. Exchange rate is the ratio of exchange for two currencies. Spot exchange rate is the exchange rate for immediate delivery.

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