Gold price today in Johannesburg
Live ZAR gold value for Johannesburg, with purity comparisons and a calculator for local buying and selling research.
Johannesburg is South Africa's largest precious metals and jewellery market.
Gold rate in Johannesburg by karat
| Purity | Gold content | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K gold | 100.0% | R 2 131,70 |
| 22K gold | 91.7% | R 1 954,06 |
| 18K gold | 75.0% | R 1 598,77 |
| 14K gold | 58.3% | R 1 243,49 |
| 9K gold | 37.5% | R 799,39 |
The benchmark and currency conversion are the same across South Africa. A dealer's final quote in Johannesburg can differ because of local premiums, stock, taxes and workmanship.
Gold value calculator
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Before buying or selling gold in Johannesburg
Compare like with like: the same karat, net gold weight and product type. Ask whether a quote includes tax and making charges, and whether a buy-back deduction applies. For used jewellery, confirm how stones and non-gold parts are removed from the payable weight.
Use this page as an independent metal-value reference. It does not represent a mandatory rate for shops in Johannesburg and it is not a personalised financial recommendation.