Nisab for Zakat in South Africa Today
The silver nisab is R 19 763 and the gold nisab is R 193 507. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-10-04
Silver nisab (612.36 g)R 19 763Silver R 32,27 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)R 193 50724K gold R 2 212 per gram
Zakat on savings in South Africa
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| R 19 763 | R 494 | Below nisab |
| R 39 526 | R 988 | Below nisab |
| R 98 815 | R 2 470 | Below nisab |
| R 197 630 | R 4 941 | R 4 941 |
| R 494 075 | R 12 352 | R 12 352 |
| R 988 150 | R 24 704 | R 24 704 |
| R 1 976 300 | R 49 407 | R 49 407 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in South Africa today?
Based on today's prices, about R 19 763 using silver (612.36 g) or R 193 507 using gold (87.48 g).
Which nisab should I use?
Many scholars recommend the silver nisab for cash savings because it is lower and benefits the poor; others use gold. Follow your scholar or local mosque.
When is zakat due?
When your zakatable wealth has stayed at or above the nisab for one full lunar (Hijri) year.
Nisab in other countries
Nisab uses international spot prices. Local prices can differ slightly; consult a scholar if unsure.