Gold Price in South Africa Today

Q: What is the gold price per gram in South Africa today?

Today in South Africa, 24K pure gold costs 2,164.53 ZAR ($130.33 USD) per gram, 22K gold costs 1,982.71 ZAR per gram, 21K gold costs 1,893.97 ZAR per gram, and 18K gold costs 1,623.40 ZAR per gram based on live international spot rates.

Q: Which gold karats are most commonly used in South Africa?

The most widely traded gold purities in South Africa are 24K, 18K, 9K . 24K (.999 fineness) is the standard for investment bars and bullion coins, while 18K is widely preferred for everyday and fine jewelry due to its balance of gold purity and structural durability.

Live gold spot prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Gold spot price per troy ounce 67,324.47 ZAR

≈ $4,053.64 USD -278.04 ZAR (-0.41%) Updated Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:45 PM

24K Gram 2,164.53 ZAR

22K Gram 1,982.71 ZAR

21K Gram 1,893.97 ZAR

18K Gram 1,623.40 ZAR

1 Kilo (24K) 2,164,532.12 ZAR

Daily Gold Market Report in South Africa (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:45 PM)

Declining Today

24K Gram Change -8.94 ZAR

Ounce Change -278.04 ZAR (-0.41%)

7-Day Trend -0.31%

30-Day Trend -0.52%

Gold prices in South Africa edged lower today (Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:45 PM), with the live spot price per troy ounce retreating by -278.04 ZAR (-0.41%) from the previous session’s close of 67,602.52 ZAR to trade at 67,324.47 ZAR (equivalent to $4,053.64 USD internationally). On a per-gram basis, pure 24K gold declined by -8.94 ZAR today to stand at 2,164.53 ZAR ($130.33 USD) in South African Rand (ZAR).

Across local jewelry and bullion counters in South Africa today, 22K gold is priced at 1,982.71 ZAR per gram, 21K gold stands at 1,893.97 ZAR per gram, and 18K gold trades at 1,623.40 ZAR per gram (excluding local jeweler workmanship fees), with 18K serving as the primary retail jewelry standard. For physical bullion and coin buyers, 1 Tola (11.66g) of 24K gold is valued at 25,246.68 ZAR, an 8-gram Gold Pound (21K) is valued at 15,151.72 ZAR, and a 1-kilogram 24K investment bar is valued at 2,164,532.12 ZAR.

From a broader technical perspective, today’s ounce price of 67,324.47 ZAR sits within a 30-day trading corridor between a monthly low of 66,294.92 ZAR and a monthly high of 69,654.21 ZAR, compared with a 52-week average of 73,417.11 ZAR. Over recent horizons, gold in ZAR has recorded a -0.31% change over the past 7 days, -0.52% over 30 days, and -0.92% over the past year, while the local exchange rate stands at 1 USD = 16.62 ZAR and the live Gold-to-Silver Ratio tracks at 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.5 oz Silver.

Gold price per gram in South African Rand

Purity	Fineness / Hallmark	Price per gram (ZAR)	Price per gram (USD)
24K Popular in South Africa	999 (100%)	2,164.53 ZAR	$130.33 USD
23K	965 (96.5%)	2,088.77 ZAR	$125.77 USD
22K	916 (91.6%)	1,982.71 ZAR	$119.38 USD
21K	875 (87.5%)	1,893.97 ZAR	$114.04 USD
18K Popular in South Africa	750 (75%)	1,623.40 ZAR	$97.75 USD
14K	585 (58.5%)	1,266.25 ZAR	$76.24 USD
12K	500 (50%)	1,082.27 ZAR	$65.16 USD
10K	417 (41.7%)	902.61 ZAR	$54.35 USD
9K Popular in South Africa	375 (37.5%)	811.70 ZAR	$48.87 USD
8K	333 (33.3%)	720.79 ZAR	$43.40 USD

These are indicative spot-equivalent prices. Local retail prices may include taxes, dealer premiums and jewelry making charges.

Gold Price by Weight Unit in South Africa (ZAR)

Compare live gold prices in South African Rand across standard international and regional weight measurements—including grams, troy ounces, tolas, and kilograms—for the most traded gold purities.

Weight Unit	Metric Weight	24K (ZAR)	22K (ZAR)	21K (ZAR)	18K (ZAR)	24K (USD)
1 Gram	1.00 g	2,164.53 ZAR	1,982.71 ZAR	1,893.97 ZAR	1,623.40 ZAR	$130.33 USD
1 Tola	11.66 g	25,246.68 ZAR	23,125.96 ZAR	22,090.84 ZAR	18,935.01 ZAR	$1,520.12 USD
1 Troy Ounce	31.10 g	67,324.47 ZAR	61,669.22 ZAR	58,908.92 ZAR	50,493.36 ZAR	$4,053.64 USD
100 Grams	100.00 g	216,453.21 ZAR	198,271.14 ZAR	189,396.56 ZAR	162,339.91 ZAR	$13,032.76 USD
1 Kilogram (1,000 g)	1,000.00 g	2,164,532.12 ZAR	1,982,711.42 ZAR	1,893,965.60 ZAR	1,623,399.09 ZAR	$130,327.55 USD

Gold Bars & Investment Bullion Prices in South Africa (ZAR)

Live spot-equivalent valuations for 24K (.9999 fine) investment gold bars, ingots, and bullion weights in South African Rand (ZAR) and US Dollars.

Bar / Bullion Weight	Purity / Fineness	Bullion Price (ZAR)	Bullion Price (USD)
1 Gram	24K (999.9 Fine)	2,164.53 ZAR	$130.33 USD
5 Grams	24K (999.9 Fine)	10,822.66 ZAR	$651.64 USD
10 Grams	24K (999.9 Fine)	21,645.32 ZAR	$1,303.28 USD
20 Grams	24K (999.9 Fine)	43,290.64 ZAR	$2,606.55 USD
1 Ounce (31.1 Grams)	24K (999.9 Fine)	67,324.47 ZAR	$4,053.64 USD
50 Grams	24K (999.9 Fine)	108,226.61 ZAR	$6,516.38 USD
100 Grams	24K (999.9 Fine)	216,453.21 ZAR	$13,032.76 USD
10 Tolas (116.65 Grams)	24K (999.9 Fine)	252,492.67 ZAR	$15,202.71 USD
250 Grams (1/4 Kilo)	24K (999.9 Fine)	541,133.03 ZAR	$32,581.89 USD
500 Grams (1/2 Kilo)	24K (999.9 Fine)	1,082,266.06 ZAR	$65,163.78 USD
1000 Grams (1 Kilo)	24K (999.9 Fine)	2,164,532.12 ZAR	$130,327.55 USD

Investment gold bars and coins typically carry a small minting and dealer premium of 1% to 3% above the intrinsic spot value shown above.

Gold Coins, Sovereign & Gold Pound Prices in South Africa (ZAR)

Live intrinsic gold valuations for popular regional and international gold coins—including the 8g Gold Pound (21K), British Sovereign (22K), and fractional 24K bullion coins—in South African Rand (ZAR) and US Dollars.

Coin / Sovereign Type	Gross Weight & Purity	Pure Gold (24K)	Coin Value (ZAR)	Coin Value (USD)
Gold Pound (8g • 21K)	8.00 g • 21K	7.00 g	15,151.72 ZAR	$912.29 USD
British Gold Sovereign (7.99g • 22K)	7.99 g • 22K	7.32 g	15,849.52 ZAR	$954.31 USD
Half Gold Pound (4g • 21K)	4.00 g • 21K	3.50 g	7,575.86 ZAR	$456.15 USD
Quarter Gold Pound (2g • 21K)	2.00 g • 21K	1.75 g	3,787.93 ZAR	$228.07 USD
1 oz Bullion Coin (Krugerrand / Eagle / Maple)	31.10 g • 24K	31.10 g	67,324.47 ZAR	$4,053.64 USD
1/2 oz Bullion Coin	15.55 g • 24K	15.55 g	33,662.24 ZAR	$2,026.82 USD
1/4 oz Bullion Coin	7.78 g • 24K	7.78 g	16,831.12 ZAR	$1,013.41 USD
1/10 oz Bullion Coin	3.11 g • 24K	3.11 g	6,732.45 ZAR	$405.36 USD

Gold coins typically carry a minting and dealer premium of 1.5% to 4% above their raw gold melt value.

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Historical Gold Price Chart in South Africa (ZAR)

Track historical spot gold price movements in South African Rand (ZAR) per troy ounce across 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, 1-year, and multi-year timeframes.

Daily Market Indicators & Historical Range in South Africa

Intraday trading benchmarks, bid/ask spread, and 52-week high/low performance for gold (XAU/ZAR) per troy ounce.

Today’s Intraday Spot Indicators (ZAR / oz)

Bid Price (Spot)	67,321.11 ZAR
Ask Price (Spot)	67,327.84 ZAR
Day’s High	68,150.21 ZAR
Day’s Low	66,699.17 ZAR
Today’s Open	67,602.52 ZAR
Previous Close	67,295.77 ZAR
24h Change	-278.04 ZAR
24h Change (%)	-0.41%

Historical Highs, Lows & Averages (ZAR / oz)

1-Month High	69,654.21 ZAR
1-Month Low	66,294.92 ZAR
6-Month High	77,531.23 ZAR
6-Month Low	64,369.28 ZAR
1-Year High (52W)	85,726.37 ZAR
1-Year Low (52W)	64,369.28 ZAR
1-Year Average	73,417.11 ZAR

Gold Price Performance & Historical Returns in South Africa (ZAR)

Time Horizon	Reference Date	Historical Spot (ZAR/oz)	Net Change (ZAR)	Percentage Change
1 Day	2026-10-28	67,324.47 ZAR	-278.04 ZAR	-0.41%
1 Week	2026-10-21	67,611.90 ZAR	-209.68 ZAR	-0.31%
30 Days	2026-09-28	67,753.93 ZAR	-351.71 ZAR	-0.52%
6 Months	2026-04-28	75,867.89 ZAR	-8,465.67 ZAR	-11.16%
1 Year	2025-10-28	68,030.16 ZAR	-627.94 ZAR	-0.92%
5 Years	2021-10-28	27,203.72 ZAR	+40,198.50 ZAR	+147.77%
10 Years	2016-10-28	17,921.71 ZAR	+49,480.51 ZAR	+276.09%

Last 14 Days Daily Gold Price History in South Africa (ZAR)

Day-by-day closing spot gold prices in South African Rand (ZAR) per gram (24K, 22K, 21K, 18K) and per troy ounce over the past two weeks.

Date	24K Gram (ZAR)	22K Gram (ZAR)	21K Gram (ZAR)	18K Gram (ZAR)	Ounce (ZAR)	Daily Change
2026-10-28	2,164.53 ZAR	1,982.71 ZAR	1,893.97 ZAR	1,623.40 ZAR	67,324.47 ZAR	+0.01%
2026-10-27	2,164.32 ZAR	1,982.52 ZAR	1,893.78 ZAR	1,623.24 ZAR	67,317.97 ZAR	+0.79%
2026-10-26	2,147.39 ZAR	1,967.01 ZAR	1,878.96 ZAR	1,610.54 ZAR	66,791.24 ZAR	+0.75%
2026-10-25	2,131.43 ZAR	1,952.39 ZAR	1,865.00 ZAR	1,598.57 ZAR	66,294.92 ZAR	+0.00%
2026-10-24	2,131.43 ZAR	1,952.39 ZAR	1,865.00 ZAR	1,598.57 ZAR	66,294.92 ZAR	-0.12%
2026-10-23	2,134.04 ZAR	1,954.78 ZAR	1,867.29 ZAR	1,600.53 ZAR	66,376.10 ZAR	-0.66%
2026-10-22	2,148.30 ZAR	1,967.85 ZAR	1,879.77 ZAR	1,611.23 ZAR	66,819.69 ZAR	-1.17%
2026-10-21	2,173.77 ZAR	1,991.18 ZAR	1,902.05 ZAR	1,630.33 ZAR	67,611.90 ZAR	-0.17%
2026-10-20	2,177.47 ZAR	1,994.56 ZAR	1,905.29 ZAR	1,633.10 ZAR	67,726.86 ZAR	-0.61%
2026-10-19	2,190.91 ZAR	2,006.87 ZAR	1,917.04 ZAR	1,643.18 ZAR	68,144.78 ZAR	-0.84%
2026-10-18	2,209.56 ZAR	2,023.96 ZAR	1,933.37 ZAR	1,657.17 ZAR	68,725.00 ZAR	+0.00%
2026-10-17	2,209.56 ZAR	2,023.96 ZAR	1,933.37 ZAR	1,657.17 ZAR	68,725.00 ZAR	+0.07%
2026-10-16	2,208.03 ZAR	2,022.56 ZAR	1,932.03 ZAR	1,656.02 ZAR	68,677.50 ZAR	+0.27%
2026-10-15	2,202.14 ZAR	2,017.16 ZAR	1,926.87 ZAR	1,651.60 ZAR	68,494.07 ZAR	+0.96%

Local Currency (ZAR) vs. US Dollar Impact on Gold in South Africa

Local gold prices in South Africa are determined by two live markets: international spot gold (XAU/USD) and the South African Rand (ZAR) exchange rate. Even when global gold is flat, a weaker ZAR raises local gold prices.

Exchange Rate & Gold Sensitivity (ZAR)

1 US Dollar (USD/ZAR)	1 USD = 16.62 ZAR
1 Euro (EUR/ZAR)	1 EUR = 18.47 ZAR
Global Spot Gold (XAU/USD)	$4,053.64 USD
Local Spot Gold (XAU/ZAR)	67,324.47 ZAR
±1%% Currency Move (24K Gram)	±21.65 ZAR
±1%% Currency Move (1 Ounce)	±673.24 ZAR

Currency & Monetary Profile (South Africa)

Official Currency	South African Rand (ZAR)
Symbol & Subunit	R • cent
Central Bank / Authority	South African Reserve Bank
Capital & Region	Johannesburg • Africa

Local Gold Market Guide & Jewelry Making Charges in South Africa

When buying gold jewelry or bullion in South Africa, the retail price you pay at local goldsmiths and dealers combines the live international spot value in South African Rand (ZAR) with workmanship fees (making charges) and applicable local taxes.

Most Popular Gold Karats in South Africa

24K .999 • 100%

2,164.53 ZAR / g

Karat 24 is also called (.999) and is 999/1000 pure. Practically, it is never used in making jewelleries in America and Europe but sometimes used in Asia.

18K .750 • 75%

1,623.40 ZAR / g

Karat 18 is also called (.750) and is 750/1000 pure. Practically, it is sometimes used in making jewelleries in America and Asia, and it is the most common in Europe.

9K .375 • 37.5%

811.70 ZAR / g

Karat 9 is also called (.375) and is 375/1000 pure. Practically, it is sometimes used England and Canada.

Estimated Jewelry Making Charges (Workmanship) in South Africa (ZAR)

Country-Specific Goldsmith Workmanship Benchmark in South Africa • Typical Workmanship Fee / Gram 50.00 – 200.00 ZAR

Est. 18K Retail Price with Workmanship / Gram 1,673.40 – 1,823.40 ZAR

Category / Item Type	Typical Markup	Est. Making Charge / g (ZAR)	Est. Retail Price / g (18K ZAR)
Investment Gold Bars & Coins (24K)	1% – 3%	21.65 – 64.94 ZAR	2,186.18 – 2,229.47 ZAR (24K)
Standard / Machine-Made Jewelry	6% – 12%	97.40 – 194.81 ZAR	1,720.80 – 1,818.21 ZAR (18K)
Handcrafted / Bridal & Designer Jewelry	12% – 22%	194.81 – 357.15 ZAR	1,818.21 – 1,980.55 ZAR (18K)

Retail Jewelry Pricing Formula: Final Retail Price = (Spot Gold Price per Gram × Weight in Grams) + Making Charges (Workmanship) + Local VAT / Taxes

Silver Price Today & Gold-to-Silver Ratio in South Africa (ZAR)

Compare live silver spot prices per gram, troy ounce, and kilogram in South African Rand (ZAR) alongside the real-time Gold-to-Silver Ratio.

Silver Spot Ounce 892.11 ZAR

999 Pure Silver Gram 28.68 ZAR

925 Sterling Gram 26.53 ZAR

1 Kilo Silver (999) 28,681.85 ZAR

Gold-to-Silver Ratio 1 oz Gold ≈ 75.5 oz Silver

Silver Grade / Fineness	Fineness / Hallmark	1 Gram (ZAR)	1 Troy Ounce (ZAR)	1 Kilogram (ZAR)	1 Gram (USD)
999	99.9%	28.65 ZAR	891.21 ZAR	28,653.16 ZAR	$1.72 USD
958	95.8%	27.48 ZAR	854.64 ZAR	27,477.21 ZAR	$1.65 USD
925	92.5%	26.53 ZAR	825.20 ZAR	26,530.71 ZAR	$1.60 USD
900	90%	25.81 ZAR	802.89 ZAR	25,813.66 ZAR	$1.55 USD
800	80%	22.95 ZAR	713.68 ZAR	22,945.48 ZAR	$1.38 USD

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Regional Gold Price Comparison (Africa)

Compare today’s live 24K and 21K gold gram prices and troy ounce rates across countries in Africa in their respective local currencies.

Country	Currency	24K Gram	21K Gram	1 Troy Ounce
Angola	Angolan kwanza (AOA)	119,374.78 AOA	104,452.93 AOA	3,712,970.65 AOA
Benin	West African CFA Franc (XOF)	76,680.39 XOF	67,095.34 XOF	2,385,026.58 XOF
Botswana	Botswana Pula (BWP)	1,802.23 BWP	1,576.95 BWP	56,055.69 BWP
Burkina Faso	West African CFA Franc (XOF)	76,680.39 XOF	67,095.34 XOF	2,385,026.58 XOF
Burundi	Burundi Franc (BIF)	390,840.25 BIF	341,985.22 BIF	12,156,490.76 BIF
Cameroon	Central African CFA Franc (XAF)	76,680.74 XAF	67,095.64 XAF	2,385,037.50 XAF
Cape Verde	Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)	12,889.76 CVE	11,278.54 CVE	400,916.22 CVE
Central African Republic	Central African CFA Franc (XAF)	76,680.74 XAF	67,095.64 XAF	2,385,037.50 XAF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gold price per gram in South Africa today?

Today in South Africa, 24K pure gold costs 2,164.53 ZAR ($130.33 USD) per gram, 22K gold costs 1,982.71 ZAR per gram, 21K gold costs 1,893.97 ZAR per gram, and 18K gold costs 1,623.40 ZAR per gram based on live international spot rates.

How much does 1 troy ounce and 1 kilogram of gold cost in South Africa?

At current market rates in South Africa, 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) of 24K fine gold is valued at 67,324.47 ZAR ($4,053.64 USD), 1 tola (11.6638 grams) is 25,246.68 ZAR, and 1 kilogram (1,000 grams) of 24K gold is valued at 2,164,532.12 ZAR.

Which gold karats are most commonly used in South Africa?

The most widely traded gold purities in South Africa are 24K, 18K, 9K. 24K (.999 fineness) is the standard for investment bars and bullion coins, while 18K is widely preferred for everyday and fine jewelry due to its balance of gold purity and structural durability.

Why do retail gold jewelry prices in South Africa differ from the spot gold price?

The prices shown in spot tables reflect raw international bullion rates in South African Rand (ZAR). Retail jewelry shops in South Africa add a workmanship fee (making charge)—typically ranging from 6% to 20% of the gold value depending on design intricacy—along with dealer margins and any applicable national VAT or import duties.

How often are South Africa gold prices updated on this page?

Gold prices for South Africa in South African Rand (ZAR) are updated continuously throughout the global trading week using live XAU/USD spot feeds and real-time ZAR foreign exchange rates.