Data as of 2026-10-16. Sources: Gold API (indicative XAU spot), Frankfurter (official central-bank FX rates).
30-day trend
Over the last 30 days the computed price per gram fell by 2.6% — from ZAR 2,291 to ZAR 2,231 per gram. The series is built from daily COMEX futures closes and official daily FX rates.
Price per gram by purity
| Fineness | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | ZAR 2,221 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | ZAR 2,128 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | ZAR 2,034 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | ZAR 1,666 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | ZAR 1,299 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | ZAR 833 |
The purity price is the share of pure gold in the alloy multiplied by the 999.9 gram price. Jewellery retails well above the metal value.
Gold value by weight
| Weight | Value (999.9) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | ZAR 2,221 |
| 5 grams | ZAR 11,104 |
| 10 grams | ZAR 22,209 |
| 20 grams | ZAR 44,418 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | ZAR 69,078 |
| 50 grams | ZAR 111,045 |
| 100 grams | ZAR 222,089 |
| 1 kilogram | ZAR 2,220,893 |
Computed from the exchange price of pure gold: minted bars sell at a premium over these values at banks and are bought back at a discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is gold in South Africa today?
A gram of 999.9 gold in South Africa works out at ZAR 2,221 at the official ZAR rate — ZAR 69,077 an ounce and ZAR 2,220,893 a kilogram. That is the market calculation; jewellers and banks charge more for premium, tax and workmanship.
How much is 1 gram of gold in South African rand today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is ZAR 2,221 at the official ZAR rate. Real-world bank or jeweller prices are higher by the dealer premium, VAT and fees.
How is this price calculated?
We take the global indicative gold price (XAU/USD) and multiply it by the official ZAR rate from central-bank data (Frankfurter). It is a computed value: local dealer premiums, taxes and delivery are not included.
Why is the price at a shop or bank different?
Banks and jewellers add a premium over the market price for fabrication, logistics, VAT and their own margin, and apply a discount when buying back. The gap typically runs from 2–3% on investment bars to tens of percent on jewellery.
How much is a gram of 14k (585) gold in South African rand?
The computed price of one gram of 585 (14k) gold is ZAR 1,299 — 58.5% of the pure 999.9 gram price. Most jewellery is made of this alloy, and shops sell it well above the metal value.
How much is a troy ounce of gold in South African rand?
A troy ounce — 31.1035 grams — is worth about ZAR 69,078 at the current computation. Global exchanges quote gold per troy ounce (XAU/USD).
How often is the data updated?
This page recalculates at least once an hour. The global gold price on the World Gold home page updates every few seconds.
Other currencies
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Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.