🇿🇦Platinum Rate in South Africa Today
The platinum rate in South Africa today is R835.40 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,854.00 per troy ounce. That is down R7.61 from the previous close.
Platinum rate in South Africa — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | R954.74 | R875.18 | R835.40 | R716.06 | R556.93 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | R29,696 | R27,221 | R25,984 | R22,272 | R17,323 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | R954,743 | R875,181 | R835,400 | R716,057 | R556,933 |
All figures in ZAR (Rand). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
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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 R835.40 per gram for 21K, and R954.74 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 R954.74 in South Africa, and 22K costs R875.18 per gram. 18K works out at R716.06.
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 R79.56 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 month ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.