The author and brand manager talks Liverpool, Lego and a new framework for managing money
The National Arts Festival’s outgoing CEO, Monica Newton, talks to Currency’s Tim Cohen about the 2026 edition of this venerable South African cultural institution.
It was The Table Bay for decades, but now the V&A Waterfront hotel has had a gigantic 10-month-long revamp (R1-billion gigantic, that is) and reopened as the very swishy…
The Avett Brothers’ ‘The Ballad of Love and Hate’ is a gently captivating track that personifies the abstract concepts of “love” and “hate”
Wimbledon comes to the highveld as the Deuce Experience pairs live tennis, afternoon tea, Pimms and Centre Court glamour
Sarah Buitendach gets a backstage view of the madness and magic as Alessandro Talevi becomes the first South African opera director to stage a production commissioned by La Scala.
Yesterday, July 4 2026, marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in the USA. I have a number of good American friends on my music group, and so I thought…
A review of Tambourine, Cape Town’s farm-to-table restaurant linked to a Khayelitsha community farm, where care is part of the menu
‘Red House’, a track by legendary blues rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix, is Mark Rosin’s listening pick this weekend
The bestselling author talks Fredrik Backman, Hieronymus Bosch, chaotic hobbies and a lifelong love of Depeche Mode
A personal tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim, the jazz giant whose music carried South Africa’s joy, sorrow and struggle.
The beloved South African actress is in a new stage production called ‘Midnight in Parys’. Here she talks books, Kate Bush and jigsaw puzzles
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
French cognac, sparkling ginger and just the right amount of spice come together in this polished, ready-to-drink serve
Dive into our favourite books of 2026 (so far). They include great non-fiction and a graphic novel. Perfect reads for cozy winter weekends!
My recent Friday Song about Steely Dan took me down an adjacent tributary this week. Posting previously about the children of music royalty, I mentioned Amy Helm, who is the…
From design, to food, fashion and books, Currency brings you a round-up of what to do when you’re next in the city
Lautus Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, bright and properly polished – an alcohol-free bottle that doesn’t feel like a taste and enjoyment compromise
By day a corporate type, by night a brilliant creative, Dikelo Mamiala on books, high school crushes and Doppio Zero
