Zakat Calculator South Africa

By the Editorial Team · reviewed against our sources · updated September 2026 · guidance, not a fatwa

Calculate your Zakat for South Africa in rand (ZAR). This free calculator works out 2.5% on your gold, cash, savings, shares and business wealth once it is above the nisab threshold. In South Africa, enter your local gold price per gram in rand to set the nisab in ZAR.

Currency Nisab standard Madhhab

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💵 Cash & bank

Cash in hand Bank & savings Money owed to you Pensions (accessible)

🪙 Gold & silver

Gold — grams …or gold value Silver — grams …or silver value

📈 Investments & business

Shares / funds (zakatable) Crypto Business cash & stock Other zakatable assets

➖ Deduct debts

Debts & bills due now

This is guidance, not a fatwa. Zakat rules vary by school and circumstance — consult a qualified scholar for a binding ruling on your situation.

Nisab in rand (ZAR)

Nisab is the value of 87.48g of gold or 612.36g of silver — the silver value is lower and recommended. Use today’s live figures as a reference and set the price-per-gram to your local rate:

Gold nisab (87.48g)$12,055.14

Silver nisab (612.36g)$1,268.27

Gold / gram$137.80

Silver / gram$2.07

Live spot prices. Most scholars recommend the silver nisab as it benefits more recipients. · 27 Sep 2026

New to Zakat? See what Zakat is and how to calculate it, or read about zakat on gold and cash.

General guidance, not a fatwa. Confirm specifics with a qualified scholar or your local zakat authority.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate Zakat in South Africa?

Total your gold, cash, savings, shares and business assets in rand (ZAR), subtract debts due, and if above nisab pay 2.5%.

What is the nisab in rand (ZAR)?

Nisab is the value of 87.48g of gold or 612.36g of silver; enter your local gold rate to set it in rand (ZAR).