South African retail investors go all-in on SpaceX IPO
South African retail investors poured more than R100m into SpaceX on its first day of trading, shattering EasyEquities’ previous IPO record…
Suggestions
Business
Meth’s BEE sting: why targets won’t work without a schooling fix
Government’s plan to double down on employment equity amid a crumbling education system could lead to a spike in unemployment…
How the PIC melted workers’ pensions
The PIC’s Isibaya Fund returned just 4.25% for the GEPF over 20 years, which inflation more than wiped out…
I’m going to buy SpaceX; I’m pretty sure I’ll regret it
SpaceX’s IPO looks risky, but sometimes the best stories – and the best returns – come from backing the improbable…
The X-men stirring hatred in South Africa
Justice Malala on the cast of populists, opportunists and ethnic agitators who are exploiting anger for political gain…
PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ – are South Africans really xenophobic?
Cyril Ramaphosa says one thing about xenophobia; data shows another. What’s the situation on the ground?…
When Chuckles stop being funny
Should the competition authorities jump in and prohibit retailers from insisting that suppliers supply them exclusively?…
Mining hopes clouded by cadastre concerns
Mining companies are losing patience as licensing system delays and policy uncertainty threaten South Africa’s revival…
Why the Capitec sceptics keep getting it wrong
The bank looks expensive yet keeps proving the doubters wrong. The question investors should ask isn’t how much Capitec earns – it’s how long it…
Fitch upgrade is a starting point, not the finish line
Fitch’s upgrade rewards Treasury’s fiscal discipline, but sustained growth will depend on faster structural reforms…
The hidden warning in the GDP data: consumers are buckling
First-quarter GDP beat expectations at 0.5%, but household consumption fell to a two-year low, signalling economic headwinds amid rising rates.…
Fuel prices bite, but here’s how to save on car insurance
Discovery Insure, Momentum, Outsurance, Santam, Dotsure and Naked offer rewards to low-risk drivers facing high fuel costs…
The email that came from the supplier, but didn’t really
Business email compromise is the most damaging financial scam, costing R55.5bn over 10 years. It doesn’t require hacking…
Pleasure
Shine time! The finest jewellery to lust after right now
From Bvlgari and Pomellato to Kirsten Goss and FOPE, our edit of the most covetable jewellery around right now…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Katherine-Mary Pichulik
The founder of PICHULIK tells us about books, art and tarot cards…
What we’re drinking this week: Henri Cognac Sparkling Ginger Spirit Cooler
French cognac, sparkling ginger and just the right amount of spice come together in this polished, ready-to-drink serve…
Currency’s best books of the year (so far)
Dive into our favourite books of 2026 (so far). They include great non-fiction and a graphic novel. Perfect reads for cozy winter weekends!…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘This Too Shall Light’ by Amy Helm
My recent Friday Song about Steely Dan took me down an adjacent tributary this week. Posting previously about the children of music royalty, I…
London this summer: the best places to stay, eat, shop and see
From design, to food, fashion and books, Currency brings you a round-up of what to do when you’re next in the city…
What we’re drinking this week: Lautus De-Alcoholised Sauvignon Blanc
Lautus Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, bright and properly polished – an alcohol-free bottle that doesn’t feel like a taste and enjoyment compromise…
Game, set, lunch: a luxe new way to watch the tennis in Joburg
Tennis fan? On the lookout for kindred spirits to enjoy the Roland-Garros and Wimbledon finals with? Look no further…
From ‘Waka Waka’ to ‘Waka Wobble’: a World Cup in search of its party
The global football extravaganza, set to kick off this month, is showing early promise of being a gloriously mad mess…
Ti Amo: why we love this Joburg bakery and restaurant
From its Sandhurst Shell garage shop to Parktown North’s new Nine Yards, bakery-restaurant-deli-neighbourhood spot Ti Amo is pure magic…
Most Read
South African retail investors go all-in on SpaceX IPO
South African retail investors poured more than R100m into SpaceX…
Can Spar finally stop tripping over itself?
Spar’s shares have risen on turnaround hopes, but years of…
Real Politics: turning freedom into opportunity
Fifty years after the Soweto uprisings, Youth Day should demand…
US-Iran reach tentative peace deal
A shaky deal has been put in place to end…
