Bullish (4,500 - 4,650 USD)
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Gold Ounce
4,520.56
H:4,540.75 | L:4,450.58
Gram 24
145.36
H:146.00 | L:143.11
Gram 22
133.24
H:133.84 | L:131.18
Gram 21
127.19
H:127.75 | L:125.22
Silver Ounce
68.11
H:68.97 | L:65.61
Silver Kg
2,189.97
H:2,217.59 | L:2,109.71

Gold Price Today in South Africa

Thursday, 20 August 2026, 8:53 PM

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72,899.30 South African Rand/Ounce
2,344.03 South African Rand/Gram 24K
1,758.02 South African Rand/Gram 18K
879.01 South African Rand/Gram 9K

Gold ounce price in South Africa is 72,899.30 South African Rand per ounce, Gold gram price is 2,344.03 South African Rand per gram karat 24, 2,148.69 South African Rand per gram karat 22, 2,051.03 South African Rand per gram karat 21, 1,758.02 South African Rand per gram karat 18.

Today, gold price increased by 316.40 South African Rand per Ounce (+0.44%) compared to yesterday. In the past year, gold rose by 23.50%. Over five years, gold more than doubled (+167.4%). Over the decade, gold prices nearly tripled.

💬 Market Interpretation

gold shows a Bullish momentum overall, trading at 72,899.30 South African Rand per Ounce.
Safe-haven demand and inflation hedging continue to support higher prices.

See Also: Silver Price in South Africa

Gold Price in South Africa in South African Rand

Gold Unit South African Rand U.S. Dollar
Gold Ounce 72,899.30 4,520.41
Gold Gram Karat 24K 2,344.03 145.35
Gold Gram Karat 23K 2,261.99 140.26
Gold Gram Karat 22K 2,147.13 133.14
Gold Gram Karat 21K 2,051.03 127.18
Gold Gram Karat 18K 1,758.02 109.01
Gold Gram Karat 14K 1,371.26 85.03
Gold Gram Karat 12K 1,172.01 72.68
Gold Gram Karat 10K 977.46 60.61
Gold Gram Karat 9K 879.01 54.51
Gold Gram Karat 8K 780.56 48.40

Gold Price Forecast in South Africa

Bullish (4,500 - 4,650 USD)
  • Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026, 12:01 AM
  • The forecast: Bullish, The gold price in South Africa is expected to rise in the next 30 days.
  • The forecasted price: 72570 - 74990 South African Rand.
  • The forecasted price in USD: 4,500 - 4,650 USD.
  • The analysis: Gold prices are surging to extraordinary levels, primarily propelled by intense geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Despite moderating interest rate fears, the demand for safe-haven assets remains paramount, making gold an increasingly attractive store of value for local investors. The U.S. Dollar's moderate strength provides a supportive backdrop, amplifying gold's appeal as a crucial hedge against uncertainty and potential inflation, signaling continued upward momentum in the near term.
  • Key drivers: Persistent Geopolitical Tensions (Middle East), Strong Safe-Haven Demand, Inflation Concerns & Real Yield Dynamics.

Disclaimer: The gold price forecast is based on historical data and market trends. It is not a guarantee of future performance.

Daily Gold Price Indicators in South Africa

Today
Bid Price 72,895.65 ZAR
Ask Price 72,902.94 ZAR
High Price 73,479.78 ZAR
Low Price 71,551.53 ZAR
Open Price 72,582.90 ZAR
Close Price 72,899.30 ZAR
Change 316.40 ZAR
Change % 0.44%
Previous Year
1 Month High 72,954.95 ZAR
1 Month Low 66,750.97 ZAR
6 Months High 85,726.37 ZAR
6 Months Low 64,369.28 ZAR
1 Year High 85,726.37 ZAR
1 Year Low 58,751.25 ZAR

Gold Price Chart in South Africa

Price of Gold Bullion in South Africa in South African Rand

  • The price of gold bullion 1 Gram in South Africa: 2,344.03 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 5 Grams in South Africa: 11,720.14 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 10 Grams in South Africa: 23,440.29 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 20 Grams in South Africa: 46,880.58 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 1 Ounce (31.1 Grams) in South Africa: 72,899.30 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 50 Grams in South Africa: 117,201.44 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 100 Grams in South Africa: 234,402.88 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 10 Tolas (116.65 Grams) in South Africa: 273,430.96 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 250 Grams (1/4 Kilo) in South Africa: 586,007.20 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 500 Grams (1/2 Kilo) in South Africa: 1,172,014.40 South African Rand
  • The price of gold bullion 1000 Grams (1 Kilo) in South Africa: 2,344,028.81 South African Rand

Gold price in South Africa in August 2026 in South African Rand

Date Gold Ounce Gold Gram 24K Gold Gram 18K Gold Gram 9K
20 August 2026 72,954.95 2,345.50 1,759.13 879.56
19 August 2026 72,301.80 2,324.50 1,743.38 871.69
18 August 2026 71,039.24 2,283.91 1,712.93 856.47
17 August 2026 71,562.06 2,300.72 1,725.54 862.77
16 August 2026 70,917.68 2,280.00 1,710.00 855.00
15 August 2026 70,917.68 2,280.00 1,710.00 855.00
14 August 2026 71,104.22 2,286.00 1,714.50 857.25
13 August 2026 70,495.88 2,266.44 1,699.83 849.92
12 August 2026 71,182.16 2,288.51 1,716.38 858.19
11 August 2026 70,801.50 2,276.27 1,707.20 853.60
10 August 2026 70,769.97 2,275.25 1,706.44 853.22
9 August 2026 70,201.39 2,256.97 1,692.73 846.37
8 August 2026 70,201.39 2,256.97 1,692.73 846.37
7 August 2026 70,238.04 2,258.15 1,693.61 846.81
6 August 2026 69,548.80 2,235.99 1,677.00 838.50
5 August 2026 69,393.10 2,230.99 1,673.24 836.62
4 August 2026 66,908.16 2,151.10 1,613.32 806.66
3 August 2026 66,750.97 2,146.04 1,609.53 804.77
2 August 2026 67,035.10 2,155.18 1,616.38 808.19
1 August 2026 67,035.10 2,155.18 1,616.38 808.19
31 July 2026 66,912.51 2,151.24 1,613.43 806.71
30 July 2026 67,588.76 2,172.98 1,629.73 814.87
29 July 2026 67,859.37 2,181.68 1,636.26 818.13
28 July 2026 67,289.72 2,163.36 1,622.52 811.26
27 July 2026 68,392.49 2,198.82 1,649.11 824.56
26 July 2026 68,154.57 2,191.17 1,643.38 821.69
25 July 2026 68,155.06 2,191.19 1,643.39 821.69
24 July 2026 68,365.98 2,197.97 1,648.47 824.24
23 July 2026 68,091.31 2,189.14 1,641.85 820.93
22 July 2026 68,067.36 2,188.37 1,641.27 820.64

Gold Performance in South African Rand

Period Date Rate ZAR/Ounce Change Change %
1 Day 2026-08-20 72,899.30 +316.40 +0.44%
1 Week 2026-08-13 70,495.88 +2,403.42 +3.41%
30 Days 2026-07-21 66,855.75 +6,043.55 +9.04%
6 Months 2026-02-20 81,468.32 -8,569.03 -10.52%
1 Year 2025-08-20 59,027.75 +13,871.55 +23.50%
5 Years 2021-08-20 27,264.71 +45,634.59 +167.38%
10 Years 2016-08-20 18,071.31 +54,827.98 +303.40%