🇿🇦Platinum Rate in South Africa Today
The platinum rate in South Africa today is R889.97 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up R26.56 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.
Platinum rate in South Africa — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | R970.87 | R889.97 | R849.51 | R728.15 | R566.34 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | R30,197 | R27,681 | R26,423 | R22,648 | R17,615 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | R970,871 | R889,965 | R849,512 | R728,153 | R566,342 |
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 · 22K 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 | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | R890.11 | +R26.56 | 3.08% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | R863.55 | +R13.39 | 1.57% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | R850.16 | +R35.94 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | R814.22 | -R25.99 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | R840.21 | +R14.86 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | R825.35 | +R11.69 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | R813.66 | -R16.93 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | R830.59 | +R7.22 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | R823.37 | +R0.6100 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | R822.76 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in South Africa — questions
What is the platinum rate in South Africa today?
The platinum rate in South Africa today is R889.97 per gram for 22K, and R970.87 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 platinum costs R970.87 in South Africa, and 22K costs R889.97 per gram. 18K works out at R728.15.
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 R80.91 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 1 minute ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.