🇿🇦Palladium Rate in South Africa Today
The palladium rate in South Africa today is R617.21 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,371.00 per troy ounce. That is up R5.49 from the previous close. The ZAR has strengthened 0.615% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Palladium rate in South Africa — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | R705.39 | R646.60 | R617.21 | R529.04 | R411.48 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | R21,940 | R20,112 | R19,197 | R16,455 | R12,798 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | R705,387 | R646,604 | R617,213 | R529,040 | R411,476 |
All figures in ZAR (Rand). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 21K per gram in South Africa
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current ZAR exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | R607.08 | +R5.49 | 0.91% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | R601.59 | +R1.98 | 0.33% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | R599.61 | +R18.32 | 3.15% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | R581.29 | -R19.31 | -3.22% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | R600.60 | +R5.22 | 0.88% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | R595.38 | -R0.0400 | -0.01% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | R595.42 | -R21.43 | -3.47% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | R616.85 | +R1.84 | 0.30% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | R615.01 | -R4.99 | -0.80% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | R620.00 | — | — |
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Palladium rate in South Africa — questions
What is the palladium rate in South Africa today?
The palladium rate in South Africa today is R617.21 per gram for 21K, and R705.39 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current ZAR exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in South Africa?
One gram of 24K palladium costs R705.39 in South Africa, and 22K costs R646.60 per gram. 18K works out at R529.04.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in South Africa?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is R58.78 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 3 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.