Gold Price in South Africa
Live Gold rate in South Africa in South African Rand (ZAR) — October 16, 2026
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- Open
- ZAR 69,250.08
- Day range
- ZAR 69,250.08 – ZAR 68,747.77
- Gold Silver Ratio
- 72.55
Gold Rate in South Africa by Karat (ZAR)
| Karat | Purity | per Ounce | per Gram | per Kilogram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold | 99.9% | ZAR 68,679.02 | ZAR 2,208.08 | ZAR 2,208,082 |
| 22K Gold | 91.7% | ZAR 63,018.79 | ZAR 2,026.10 | ZAR 2,026,101 |
| 18K Gold | 75.0% | ZAR 51,560.83 | ZAR 1,657.72 | ZAR 1,657,719 |
| 14K Gold | 58.3% | ZAR 40,102.87 | ZAR 1,289.34 | ZAR 1,289,337 |
| 9K Gold | 37.5% | ZAR 25,780.41 | ZAR 828.86 | ZAR 828,860 |
Gold Price in South Africa per Unit (ZAR)
| Unit | Price (ZAR) | 24h change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Price per Ounce | ZAR 68,747.77 | — | — |
| Gold Price per Gram | ZAR 2,210.29 | — | — |
| Gold Price per Kilogram | ZAR 2,210,292 | — | — |
The gold price in South Africa today, October 16, 2026, is ZAR 68,747.77 per Ounce for 24 karat gold, while 22K gold costs about ZAR 63,018.79 per Ounce. One gram of 24K gold is worth ZAR 2,208.08; the karat table above lists every purity commonly used in South Africa (24K, 22K, 18K, 14K, 9K).
These rates are calculated from the international spot price of gold ($4,160.60 per ounce) and the current South African Rand exchange rate. Local jewellers and banks add making charges, margins and taxes, so retail prices in South Africa are usually higher than the spot rate shown here.
Gold rate in South Africa today by unit
Prices are shown per gram, per ounce and in the units commonly used in South Africa. Switch the unit or currency in the price box to compare, and use the chart to see how the gold rate in South Africa has changed over the past year.
Gold Price by Weight (Ounce)
| Weight | Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| 1 × Ounce | ZAR 68,747.77 |
| 2 × Ounce | ZAR 137,496 |
| 5 × Ounce | ZAR 343,739 |
| 10 × Ounce | ZAR 687,478 |
| 20 × Ounce | ZAR 1,374,955 |
| 50 × Ounce | ZAR 3,437,389 |
| 100 × Ounce | ZAR 6,874,777 |
Gold price history in ZAR
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Gold in US dollars
- per Ounce$4,160.60
- per Gram$133.77
- 1 USDZAR 16.5235