Gold Rate in South Africa Today
24K gold costs R2,097 per gram in South Africa at today's international price ($3,924 per troy ounce), down 0.56% vs yesterday. Updated 2026-11-03 05:00 UTC.
International gold price converted at today's exchange rate. Jewellers' (sarafa) rates include local premiums, taxes and making charges and are usually different.
Gold price in South Africa (ZAR)
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | R2,097 | R1,923 | R1,835 | R1,573 |
| 1 troy ounce | R65,234 | R59,798 | R57,080 | R48,926 |
Silver price in South Africa (ZAR)
| Weight | 999 silver |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | R26.48 |
| 10 grams | R264.76 |
| 1 kilogram | R26,476 |
Gold rate — last 14 days (24K, 1 gram)
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | R2,097 |
| 2026-11-02 | R2,109 |
| 2026-11-01 | R2,094 |
| 2026-10-31 | R2,084 |
| 2026-10-30 | R2,142 |
| 2026-10-29 | R2,166 |
| 2026-10-28 | R2,174 |
| 2026-10-27 | R2,143 |
| 2026-10-26 | R2,137 |
| 2026-10-25 | R2,129 |
| 2026-10-24 | R2,129 |
| 2026-10-23 | R2,133 |
| 2026-10-22 | R2,172 |
| 2026-10-21 | R2,169 |
Questions and answers
What is the gold rate in South Africa today?
24K gold costs R2,097 per gram in South Africa at today's international price ($3,924 per troy ounce), down 0.56% vs yesterday. Updated 2026-11-03 05:00 UTC.
What is the difference between 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K gold?
24K is (almost) pure gold. 22K has 22 parts gold out of 24 (91.7%), 21K has 87.5% and 18K has 75%. Jewellery is usually 22K or 21K.
Why is the jeweller (sarafa) rate different?
This page shows the international gold price converted with today's exchange rate. Local markets add their own premium, taxes and making charges, so shop rates in South Africa are usually different.
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Rates are international (mid-market) rates for information only and can be delayed. Banks, exchange companies and jewellers use their own buying and selling prices. Not financial advice. Currency, gold and silver rates: Data provided by CoinGecko · Rates By Exchange Rate API.