Creator
If it happened in Hollywood, design or pop culture, Jo Buitendach knows about it. Having had an award-winning career in tourism, Jo took the plunge and became a journalist. She now writes for a variety of leading publications on a broad range of subjects including pop culture, art, Joburg, jewellery, history, cultural issues and local design.
Corporadelia, spiritual seekers and an underground economy
Yes, CDs and cassettes are back
London’s ‘Pie Queen’ celebrates local flavours in her debut cookbook
Art to admire and desire
Here’s how to sort the treasure from the trash
The Striking Viking is no longer the mane man
Get creative in September with a host of events
Discover a curated selection of understated trainers that are smart enough for dinner, relaxed enough for the weekend and versatile enough for everything in between.
Elevate your home entertaining with a curated selection of gadgets, beautiful tools, and indulgent upgrades for your bar. From statement coolers to essential cocktail…
Dive into the changing world of adult technology, featuring three innovative platforms: Quinn for immersive audio erotica, Venice AI for creative freedom in AI-generated content…
Fancy a wee dose of smart art? JCAF’s new ‘Reverse Futures’ exhibition is exactly where you need to be
The Royal Countess Zingara returns to Joburg with dazzling circus acts, cabaret, live music and a four-course dinner at Melrose Arch
Wimbledon comes to the highveld as the Deuce Experience pairs live tennis, afternoon tea, Pimms and Centre Court glamour
From a UFC bout on the White House lawn to the accuracy of ‘South Park’ and ‘Idiocracy’, reality is becoming harder to distinguish from satire
Explore the history of the Joburg’s Barbican building, an architectural gem that has had a wonderful revival
From Bvlgari and Pomellato to Kirsten Goss and FOPE, our edit of the most covetable jewellery around right now
From design, to food, fashion and books, Currency brings you a round-up of what to do when you’re next in the city
Discover inspiring art and design and take a wander through beautiful gardens, at this year’s RMB Latitudes Art Fair
From presidential briefings to bestselling thrillers, David McCloskey reflects on espionage, morally complex characters and storytelling
Currency rounded up the finest luxury trains across the globe.