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Occupational healthcare obligation - Narrative (Details) - ZAR (R) R in Millions				12 Months Ended
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Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Take-up rate (as a percent)				60.00%	66.00%	70.00%
Total settlement amount		R 5,000	R 5,000
Provision of guarantees	R 1,372			R 958	R 992	R 1,372
Legal proceedings provision				R 336	R 400	R 825	R 1,017
Occupational Healthcare provision
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Nominal discount rate				10.31%	9.44%	8.76%
Legal proceedings provision				R 336	R 400	R 825