Live Gold Rate · ZAR
Gold Rate Today in South Africa — Live Gold Price per Gram
South Africa is historically one of the world’s great gold nations, and the Krugerrand — first minted in 1967 — remains the most widely traded gold coin on earth. Retail prices are quoted per gram and per troy ounce in South African Rand (R), converted from the USD international spot at the current exchange rate.
Local jewellery ranges from 9k for affordable everyday pieces to 18k for finer work, while 22k and 24k serve investment and traditional buyers. The table below shows live spot in ZAR per gram and per karat.
Because the rand is a volatile emerging-market currency, gold in ZAR can swing sharply even when international spot is steady, which is exactly why many South Africans hold gold as a hedge — the per-gram figures here track that live.
Gold Price by Karat in South Africa (ZAR)
Live metal value per gram, before making charges & tax.
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | ZAR 2,156.09 | ZAR 21,560.89 |
| 22K | 91.7% | ZAR 1,978.47 | ZAR 19,784.65 |
| 18K | 75.0% | ZAR 1,618.69 | ZAR 16,186.85 |
Gold Price by Weight Unit in South Africa
How much each common weight of gold costs at today's rate.
| Unit | Grams | 24k | 22k | 18k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1 | ZAR 2,156.09 | ZAR 1,978.47 | ZAR 1,618.69 |
| 8 Grams | 8 | ZAR 17,248.71 | ZAR 15,827.72 | ZAR 12,949.48 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.103 | ZAR 67,061.86 | ZAR 61,537.14 | ZAR 50,346.74 |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000 | ZAR 2,156,088.89 | ZAR 1,978,465.15 | ZAR 1,618,685.35 |
These rates apply nationally across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria. Local jewellers may quote slightly different figures once making charges, hallmarking and taxes are added.
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Gold Price in South Africa — FAQ
What is the gold rate today in South Africa?
Today 24k gold is about ZAR 2,156.09 per gram and 22k gold about ZAR 1,978.47 per gram in South Africa, based on the live international spot price of $4,113.70 per troy ounce converted to ZAR.
What is a Krugerrand?
A South African gold coin, first minted in 1967, containing one troy ounce of gold. It is the most widely held gold bullion coin in the world.
Why does rand gold move so much?
The rand is a volatile currency, so gold priced in ZAR can swing sharply even when the dollar spot price is flat — which makes it a popular local hedge.
What karat is South African jewellery?
9k and 18k are common for jewellery, with 22k and 24k for investment and traditional buyers.
Why does the local ZAR gold price differ from international spot?
International spot is quoted in US Dollars per troy ounce. To get the South Africa rate we convert it to ZAR at the live exchange rate and break it down per gram and per karat. Local retail prices then add import duties, taxes and jeweller making charges on top of this metal value.
Gold rates are derived from the live international spot price converted to ZAR and are indicative metal values for information only — not a jeweller quote or financial advice. Retail prices add duties, taxes and making charges.