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Gold Price in South Africa Today

24K gold is R 2 105 per gram in South Africa, based on the international spot price.

Updated 2026-11-13ZAR

Gold price per gram, ounce

Karat1 gram10 grams1 ounce
24KR 2 104,62R 21 046R 65 461
22KR 1 929,24R 19 292R 60 006
18KR 1 578,47R 15 785R 49 096
9KR 789,23R 7 892R 24 548

Spot-based reference prices. Jewellers and bullion dealers in South Africa add their own premium, local taxes and making charges, so shop prices are usually higher.

24K gold price per gram in South Africa: last 30 days

Change (30 days)-4.66%
HighR 2 212
LowR 2 079
2026-10-152026-11-13

How the gold price is calculated

  • We take today's international spot price per troy ounce (31.1035 grams) in US dollars.
  • It is converted to ZAR at today's exchange rate and divided into grams.
  • Lower karats contain less pure gold: 22K is 91.67%, 21K is 87.5% and 18K is 75% gold.

Need the value of your jewellery? Use the gold value calculator, or check silver prices in South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Is the gold price going up in South Africa?

Over the last 30 days the gold price in ZAR has fallen by 4.66%.

Why is the gold price at shops in South Africa higher?

Shops add a dealer premium, local taxes and making charges for jewellery on top of the international spot price shown here.

What is the difference between 24K and 22K gold?

24K is 99.9% pure gold. 22K is 91.67% gold mixed with other metals for strength, which is why most jewellery is 22K or 21K.

How often is this price updated?

Every day. The page also loads the latest price when you open it.

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