24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
R 2 495
per gram
Per gramR 2 495
Per troy ounceR 77 602
Gold Rate / South Africa / Johannesburg
Gold Rate in Johannesburg Today — 24K 22K 18K Price per Gram & Ounce in ZAR
LiveLive gold rates for Johannesburg by karat purity. Prices are market references only — final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
Updated:
Currency: ZAR
Johannesburg gold rate today reflects South Africa's deepest precious-metals and jewelry market. The city combines the strongest dealer network, the closest connection to mining and refining visibility, and the broadest premium-jewelry infrastructure, keeping Johannesburg closely aligned with national ZAR references. Latest local-time refresh: the current 24K rate is R 2 495 per gram and R 77 602 per troy ounce. 22K is R 2 287 per gram and 18K is R 1 871 per gram.
Gold Price Today in Johannesburg
If you are searching for today gold rate in Johannesburg, South Africa, this page gives live 24K, 22K and 18K references in ZAR with gram, troy ounce, tola and 10 gram breakdowns.
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
R 2 287
per gram
Per gramR 2 287
Per troy ounceR 71 135
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
R 2 183
per gram
Per gramR 2 183
Per troy ounceR 67 902
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
R 1 871
per gram
Per gramR 1 871
Per troy ounceR 58 201
PURITY COMPARISON
24K
99.9%
22K
91.6%
21K
87.5%
18K
75.0%
Gold Price Per Gram, Troy Ounce & Tola in Johannesburg, South Africa
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
R 2 494,96
per gram
Per gramR 2 495
Per 10gR 24 950
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
R 77 601,93
per troy ounce
Per gramR 2 495
Per 10gR 24 950
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
R 29 100,72
per tola
Per gramR 2 495
Per 10gR 24 950
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
R 24 949,60
per 10 gram
Per gramR 2 495
Per 10gR 24 950
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Estimated Value
R 2 287,05
R 2 287,05 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
City vs South Africa National Rate
Compare today's city benchmark with South Africa-wide reference to understand local retail spread before purchase.
| Johannesburg 24K / gram | R 2 495 |
| US national 24K / gram | R 2 494 |
| Difference | +R 1 higher in Johannesburg |
Johannesburg Gold Market Snapshot
Local reference market: Johannesburg bullion and jewelry dealer corridor.
This benchmark reflects local demand, inventory spread, and dealer quote behavior on top of international spot and USD/ZAR movement.
South Africa context: Johannesburg, Krugerrand pricing, and refinery visibility usually anchor the domestic benchmark. With 1 USD near 16.3896 ZAR, local rates can move from both international spot and USD/ZAR currency pressure, while final jewelry checkout adds workmanship, VAT, and margin layers.
Johannesburg Gold Price Chart (per gram)
Trend view for Johannesburg, South Africa. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
Gold Rate Changes for Last 10 days in Johannesburg
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in Johannesburg.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | R 1 871,22 | R 2 287,05 | R 2 494,96 | -1.23% |
| 09 Apr 2026 | R 1 894,47 | R 2 315,46 | R 2 525,95 | +0.90% |
| 08 Apr 2026 | R 1 877,58 | R 2 294,83 | R 2 503,45 | +1.98% |
| 07 Apr 2026 | R 1 841,06 | R 2 250,18 | R 2 454,74 | +0.01% |
| 06 Apr 2026 | R 1 840,94 | R 2 250,04 | R 2 454,58 | +0.11% |
| 02 Apr 2026 | R 1 838,84 | R 2 247,47 | R 2 451,79 | -2.75% |
| 01 Apr 2026 | R 1 890,91 | R 2 311,11 | R 2 521,21 | +2.92% |
| 31 Mar 2026 | R 1 837,30 | R 2 245,59 | R 2 449,74 | +2.69% |
| 30 Mar 2026 | R 1 789,23 | R 2 186,84 | R 2 385,64 | +0.76% |
| 27 Mar 2026 | R 1 775,79 | R 2 170,41 | R 2 367,72 | +2.66% |
Daily Gold Rates in Johannesburg (Last 30 Days)
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in Johannesburg compares with recent market movement.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | R 1 871,22 | R 2 287,05 | R 2 494,96 | -1.23% |
| 09 Apr 2026 | R 1 894,47 | R 2 315,46 | R 2 525,95 | +0.90% |
| 08 Apr 2026 | R 1 877,58 | R 2 294,83 | R 2 503,45 | +1.98% |
| 07 Apr 2026 | R 1 841,06 | R 2 250,18 | R 2 454,74 | +0.01% |
| 06 Apr 2026 | R 1 840,94 | R 2 250,04 | R 2 454,58 | +0.11% |
| 02 Apr 2026 | R 1 838,84 | R 2 247,47 | R 2 451,79 | -2.75% |
| 01 Apr 2026 | R 1 890,91 | R 2 311,11 | R 2 521,21 | +2.92% |
| 31 Mar 2026 | R 1 837,30 | R 2 245,59 | R 2 449,74 | +2.69% |
| 30 Mar 2026 | R 1 789,23 | R 2 186,84 | R 2 385,64 | +0.76% |
| 27 Mar 2026 | R 1 775,79 | R 2 170,41 | R 2 367,72 | +2.66% |
| 26 Mar 2026 | R 1 729,73 | R 2 114,12 | R 2 306,31 | -3.83% |
| 25 Mar 2026 | R 1 798,64 | R 2 198,34 | R 2 398,19 | +3.42% |
| 24 Mar 2026 | R 1 739,14 | R 2 125,62 | R 2 318,86 | -0.11% |
| 23 Mar 2026 | R 1 741,04 | R 2 127,94 | R 2 321,39 | -3.64% |
| 20 Mar 2026 | R 1 806,78 | R 2 208,29 | R 2 409,04 | -0.66% |
| 19 Mar 2026 | R 1 818,76 | R 2 222,93 | R 2 425,01 | -5.91% |
| 18 Mar 2026 | R 1 933,09 | R 2 362,66 | R 2 577,45 | -2.22% |
| 17 Mar 2026 | R 1 977,01 | R 2 416,34 | R 2 636,01 | +0.14% |
| 16 Mar 2026 | R 1 974,24 | R 2 412,96 | R 2 632,32 | -1.16% |
| 13 Mar 2026 | R 1 997,37 | R 2 441,23 | R 2 663,16 | -1.24% |
| 12 Mar 2026 | R 2 022,39 | R 2 471,81 | R 2 696,52 | -1.00% |
| 11 Mar 2026 | R 2 042,79 | R 2 496,74 | R 2 723,72 | 0.00% |
Why Gold Prices Change
Gold prices in Johannesburg follow international XAU spot and then convert into ZAR, so South African city pricing can move from either spot volatility or USD/ZAR shifts. Domestic monetary conditions, SARB reserve context, and ZAR sensitivity to global risk can therefore move local prices even when dollar gold direction is stable.
South Africa checkout can diverge from spot because jewelry invoices include workmanship, VAT, and retail margin, while many investors compare Krugerrands, refinery bars, and bullion-style dealer references before buying. Johannesburg usually sets the tightest domestic benchmark spread, while lower-volume city markets can quote a slightly wider retail premium.
For wider context, compare South Africa national gold rate, review historical gold prices, and monitor USD to ZAR exchange rate.
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