🇿🇦Silver Rate in Springs Today
The silver rate in Springs today is R32.59 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $69.11 per troy ounce. That is up R0.6800 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into ZAR for Springs. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of South Africa's larger markets, with a population of around 186,394. The ZAR has strengthened 0.615% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Silver rate in Springs — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | R35.56 | R32.59 | R31.11 | R26.67 | R20.74 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | R1,106 | R1,014 | R967.69 | R829.45 | R645.12 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | R35,556 | R32,593 | R31,112 | R26,667 | R20,741 |
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 Springs
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 | R32.76 | +R0.6800 | 2.12% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | R32.08 | +R1.08 | 3.48% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | R31.00 | +R0.8400 | 2.79% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | R30.16 | -R1.02 | -3.27% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | R31.18 | +R0.5300 | 1.73% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | R30.65 | +R0.0500 | 0.16% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | R30.60 | -R0.3200 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | R30.92 | +R0.3700 | 1.21% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | R30.55 | -R0.1600 | -0.52% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | R30.71 | — | — |
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Silver rate in Springs — questions
What is the silver rate in Springs today?
The silver rate in Springs today is R32.59 per gram for 22K, and R35.56 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 Springs?
One gram of 24K silver costs R35.56 in Springs, and 22K costs R32.59 per gram. 18K works out at R26.67.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Springs?
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 R2.96 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Springs different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in South Africa — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 5 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.