🇿🇦Gold Rate in North West Today
The gold rate in North West today is R2,369 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up R55.46 from the previous close. Rates across North West follow the national South Africa market, since gold is priced internationally and converted at the same exchange rate. The ZAR has strengthened 0.615% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Gold rate in North West — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | R2,369 | R2,172 | R2,073 | R1,777 | R1,382 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | R73,684 | R67,543 | R64,473 | R55,263 | R42,982 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | R2,368,988 | R2,171,572 | R2,072,864 | R1,776,741 | R1,381,909 |
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 · 24K per gram in North West
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 | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | R2,379 | +R55.46 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | R2,324 | +R13.84 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | R2,310 | +R63.49 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | R2,246 | -R26.65 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | R2,273 | +R19.24 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | R2,254 | +R8.65 | 0.39% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | R2,245 | -R23.31 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | R2,268 | +R13.32 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | R2,255 | +R10.91 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | R2,244 | — | — |
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Gold rate in North West — questions
What is the gold rate in North West today?
The gold rate in North West today is R2,369 per gram for 24K, and R2,369 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 North West?
One gram of 24K gold costs R2,369 in North West, and 22K costs R2,172 per gram. 18K works out at R1,777.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in North West?
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 R197.42 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 7 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.