Jo Buitendach

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.

Pret A Manger lands in South Africa. Is it worth the hype?

Pret A Manger has opened in Joburg. How does it stack up? We compare the UK giant’s first SA store to its London counterpart…

Sarah Buitendach

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March 14, 2025

Food & Drinks·Pleasure

From glam to fun: Jewellery that rocks

We rounded up stunning jewellery options from top international and local brands to bring a touch of glamour to your collection…

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by Jo Buitendach

March 7, 2025

Pleasure·Style & Luxury

Investec Cape Town Art Fair: A guide to the good stuff

Here’s the Currency guide to the Investec Cape Town Art Fair…

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by Jo Buitendach

February 14, 2025

Art & Culture·Pleasure

You smell divine! Five niche perfumes to discover now

Discover five extraordinary niche fragrance brands that elevate your scent game beyond big-name perfumes…

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by Jo Buitendach

February 7, 2025

Pleasure·Style & Luxury

Mid-century clay, culture and creativity

Strauss & Co showcases Kalahari Studio’s fusion of modernism and South African cultural design in a new exhibition and auction…

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by Jo Buitendach

February 5, 2025

Art & Culture·Pleasure

Our podcast picks: January 2025 edition

From sleuthing into the world of spycraft to ‘Trump’s Insurrection’ and celebs picking their dream menus, here’s what Currency is listening to right now…

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by Jo Buitendach

January 28, 2025

Pleasure

Keep your life colourful in 2025

Iris Apfel’s spectacular auction, Pantone’s Mocha Mousse and must-see fashion trends for 2025…

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by Jo Buitendach

January 15, 2025

Pleasure

Give great gifts: Beach, please!

The Currency team knows good gifts – here’s our selection of those perfect for scorching beach days…

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by Jo Buitendach

December 10, 2024

Pleasure·Style & Luxury

Give great gifts: Very fine jewellery

Looking for gifts for your loved ones this festive season? Look no further ……

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by Jo Buitendach

December 5, 2024

Pleasure·Style & Luxury

Retail therapy

The Currency team rounds up cool and useful retail finds and news…

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Sarah Buitendach

December 2, 2024

Pleasure

Pret A Manger lands in South Africa. Is it worth the hype?

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Ramaphosa’s politics of performance risks disappointing the ANC’s supporters when…