24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
R 2 394
per gram
Per gramR 2 394
Per troy ounceR 74 468
Gold Rate / South Africa
Gold Rate in South Africa Today
LiveLive gold rates for South Africa by karat purity. Prices are market references only - final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
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Currency: ZAR
Track South Africa gold rate today with 24K, 22K, and 18K prices in ZAR. The current benchmark is R 2 394 per gram and R 74 468 per troy ounce, with city references for Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Gqeberha, and Bloemfontein. Use this page as your South Africa benchmark before workmanship, VAT on jewelry, and local dealer spread.
Today vs Yesterday (24K / gram)
R 2 394,20
Yesterday: R 2 418,03
Down R 23,8245 (-0.99%)
24K per Troy Ounce
R 74 468
Local reference update:
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Estimated Value
R 2 194,69
R 2 194,69 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Gold Price Today in South Africa
If you are searching for gold rate in South Africa today, this page provides 24K, 22K and 18K references in ZAR with gram and troy-ounce focus, SARB reserve context, Krugerrand and Rand Refinery notes, VAT context, and city-level spread checks.
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
R 2 195
per gram
Per gramR 2 195
Per troy ounceR 68 262
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
R 2 095
per gram
Per gramR 2 095
Per troy ounceR 65 160
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
R 1 796
per gram
Per gramR 1 796
Per troy ounceR 55 851
PURITY COMPARISON
24K
99.9%
22K
91.6%
21K
87.5%
18K
75.0%
Gold Price Per Gram, Troy Ounce & Tola in South Africa
Unit breakdown below is 24K reference only. Each row shows today price, yesterday reference, and daily move to avoid duplicate interpretation across cards.
| Unit | Today | Yesterday | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Gram (24K) | R 2 394,20 | R 2 418,03 | R 23,8245 (-0.99%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | R 23 942,04 | R 24 180,29 | R 238,24 (-0.99%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | R 27 925,53 | R 28 203,41 | R 277,88 (-0.99%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | R 74 468,07 | R 75 209,10 | R 741,02 (-0.99%) |
South Africa Gold Price Chart (per gram)
Trend view for South Africa, South Africa. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
Gold Rate Changes for Last 10 days in South Africa
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in South Africa.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | R 1 795,65 | R 2 194,69 | R 2 394,20 | -0.99% |
| 19 May 2026 | R 1 813,52 | R 2 216,53 | R 2 418,03 | -1.01% |
| 18 May 2026 | R 1 832,11 | R 2 239,25 | R 2 442,82 | -0.07% |
| 15 May 2026 | R 1 833,44 | R 2 240,87 | R 2 444,59 | -2.61% |
| 14 May 2026 | R 1 882,66 | R 2 301,03 | R 2 510,21 | -0.42% |
| 13 May 2026 | R 1 890,55 | R 2 310,67 | R 2 520,73 | +0.43% |
| 12 May 2026 | R 1 882,46 | R 2 300,78 | R 2 509,95 | -0.87% |
| 11 May 2026 | R 1 899,00 | R 2 321,00 | R 2 532,00 | -0.04% |
| 08 May 2026 | R 1 899,68 | R 2 321,84 | R 2 532,91 | +0.44% |
| 07 May 2026 | R 1 891,39 | R 2 311,70 | R 2 521,86 | +0.38% |
Daily Gold Rates in South Africa (Last 30 Days)
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in South Africa compares with recent market movement (20 Apr 2026 to 20 May 2026).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | R 1 795,65 | R 2 194,69 | R 2 394,20 | -0.99% |
| 19 May 2026 | R 1 813,52 | R 2 216,53 | R 2 418,03 | -1.01% |
| 18 May 2026 | R 1 832,11 | R 2 239,25 | R 2 442,82 | -0.07% |
| 15 May 2026 | R 1 833,44 | R 2 240,87 | R 2 444,59 | -2.61% |
| 14 May 2026 | R 1 882,66 | R 2 301,03 | R 2 510,21 | -0.42% |
| 13 May 2026 | R 1 890,55 | R 2 310,67 | R 2 520,73 | +0.43% |
| 12 May 2026 | R 1 882,46 | R 2 300,78 | R 2 509,95 | -0.87% |
| 11 May 2026 | R 1 899,00 | R 2 321,00 | R 2 532,00 | -0.04% |
| 08 May 2026 | R 1 899,68 | R 2 321,84 | R 2 532,91 | +0.44% |
| 07 May 2026 | R 1 891,39 | R 2 311,70 | R 2 521,86 | +0.38% |
| 06 May 2026 | R 1 884,19 | R 2 302,90 | R 2 512,25 | +2.77% |
| 05 May 2026 | R 1 833,44 | R 2 240,87 | R 2 444,59 | +0.80% |
| 04 May 2026 | R 1 818,83 | R 2 223,02 | R 2 425,11 | -2.38% |
| 01 May 2026 | R 1 863,26 | R 2 277,32 | R 2 484,35 | +0.33% |
| 30 Apr 2026 | R 1 857,15 | R 2 269,85 | R 2 476,20 | +1.53% |
| 29 Apr 2026 | R 1 829,18 | R 2 235,66 | R 2 438,90 | -1.01% |
| 28 Apr 2026 | R 1 847,81 | R 2 258,43 | R 2 463,75 | -1.79% |
| 27 Apr 2026 | R 1 881,57 | R 2 299,70 | R 2 508,77 | -0.99% |
| 24 Apr 2026 | R 1 900,45 | R 2 322,77 | R 2 533,93 | +0.37% |
| 23 Apr 2026 | R 1 893,53 | R 2 314,31 | R 2 524,70 | -0.58% |
| 22 Apr 2026 | R 1 904,55 | R 2 327,79 | R 2 539,41 | +0.73% |
| 21 Apr 2026 | R 1 890,83 | R 2 311,02 | R 2 521,11 | -2.25% |
| 20 Apr 2026 | R 1 934,37 | R 2 364,24 | R 2 579,17 | 0.00% |
Gold Price in Major Cities of South Africa
City references below apply local market spread assumptions over the national 24K benchmark so rates are not shown as identical placeholders. Final quotes can still vary by dealer policy and inventory.
| Chart | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Johannesburg | J | R 2 409,46 | R 28 103,41 | |
| Bloemfontein | B | R 2 409,10 | R 28 099,22 | |
| Gqeberha | G | R 2 402,90 | R 28 026,90 | |
| Pretoria | P | R 2 398,47 | R 27 975,24 | |
| Cape Town | CT | R 2 383,93 | R 27 805,73 | |
| Durban | D | R 2 380,03 | R 27 760,21 |
South Africa Gold Benchmark, SARB Reserve Context & Krugerrand
South Africa gold pricing follows global XAU spot converted into ZAR, with Johannesburg acting as the country's main bullion and premium-jewelry reference corridor. Current 24K benchmark on this page is R 2 394,20 per gram and R 74 468,07 per troy ounce.
The South African Reserve Bank reports gold as part of the country's official reserve assets, while the Krugerrand and Rand Refinery keep South Africa at the center of global bullion recognition. Retail benchmark checks can therefore differ meaningfully from final jewelry checkout once workmanship, VAT, and store margin are added.
South Africa Gold Market Structure
| Channel | Reference Layer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Krugerrand coins | Investment benchmark | Globally recognized South African coin benchmark produced through the South African Mint / Rand Refinery ecosystem |
| Refinery bars | Bullion reference | Rand Refinery bars and institutional bullion references matter more to investors than store retail quotes |
| Gold jewelry | Retail billing | Final checkout depends on workmanship, store margin, and general VAT handling |
| Making charges | Service add-on | Design and labor costs sit above the live metal benchmark shown on this page |
South African Jewelry & Investment Gold Mix
| Reference | Purity | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 999 / 995 | 99.9% / 99.5% | Bullion bars, higher-purity investor products, and refinery references |
| Krugerrand | 22K (91.67%) | South Africa's iconic bullion coin benchmark with copper alloy for durability |
| 750 | 75.0% | 18K premium jewelry benchmark in upscale retail corridors |
| 585 | 58.5% | 14K mainstream commercial jewelry and lighter retail products |
SARB Gold Reserves & Rand Refinery
SARB factsheets frame gold as part of South Africa's official gold and foreign-exchange reserve mix, while Rand Refinery remains one of the most recognized names in the bullion market and in Krugerrand production.
That gives South Africa a distinctive gold-market identity: investors often compare spot-converted ZAR prices with Krugerrand and refinery-bar references rather than relying only on jewelry-shop quotes.
City Market Context in South Africa
Johannesburg usually runs the tightest domestic benchmark spread because dealer density, mining-sector visibility, and premium-jewelry retail infrastructure are strongest there. Cape Town and Pretoria follow as the next deepest markets, while Durban adds major coastal commercial demand.
Gqeberha and Bloemfontein can show modest local variation depending on inventory depth, regional demand, and store-margin policy. Use gram and troy-ounce benchmarks first, then compare city rows for spread checks before finalizing jewelry or bullion purchases.
Why Gold Prices Change
Gold prices in South Africa are driven by global XAU/USD movement converted into ZAR, plus local dealer spread and product-level premium. USD/ZAR shifts can move South African pricing even when dollar spot is stable. SARB reserve context, Krugerrand and Rand Refinery benchmark visibility, and local VAT treatment on retail jewelry all influence local benchmark behavior.
Global XAU Spot
International spot gold remains the first driver of South African pricing and is passed into ZAR benchmarks through live conversion.
USD/ZAR Exchange Rate
ZAR movement can raise or compress South Africa gold rates even when dollar-denominated spot is relatively stable.
SARB Reserve Context
Reserve disclosures from SARB help frame domestic confidence around gold as an official reserve component.
Krugerrand Benchmark
The Krugerrand remains South Africa's most visible investment-gold reference and a major retail comparison layer.
Retail VAT Layer
Jewelry checkout usually includes VAT and making charges, so final retail invoices can differ materially from live bullion-style benchmarks.
Johannesburg-Led Dealer Spread
Johannesburg generally runs the tightest competition, while lower-volume regional city markets can quote a wider retail spread.
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Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and may vary by city, jeweler premiums, making charges, taxes, and exchange spreads. Data is informational only and not financial advice.