Joburg’s worrying new trend: Running
You can tell way more about people from what they do, than what they say. And what they’re doing at the moment is running. I…
Suggestions
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Mary Sibande
Mary Sibande’s artistic alter ego “Sophie” is one of the most recognisable and loved characters in South African art history. Sibande’s warmth, smarts and…
Get a room: Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
The Currency team are connoisseurs of fine hotels. We’ve spent decades judging the softness of pillows, the friendliness of staff and the fillings in…
What we’re drinking this week: Red Cherry Merlot
This week the Woolworths WCellar buying team picked a juicy merlot. With notes of dark cherries and cacao, it sounds like dessert in a…
Art of the week: Phillemon Hlungwani
Never pass on an opportunity to spend time with Phillemon Hlungwani. Five minutes in and this acclaimed artist and born raconteur will have you…
What the chef ordered: Darren Allsopp from VUE Shortmarket
Darren Allsopp, who is head chef at rooftop restaurant and bar VUE Shortmarket, on Cape Town’s cool Heritage Square, dishes up what he’d order…
What readers rate right now
We asked Currency readers what they’ve got on their bedside tables and in their kindle libraries that is worth seeking out. Here’s what these…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Tiago Sarmento
He’s the Mount Nelson’s GM, and we think his mom makes the finest pasteis de nata ever (they’re on the Nellie’s menu, in case…
What we’re drinking this week: Woolies canned wine
Pop into a boutique booze shop or big retailer in London or New York and you’ll see rows and rows of canned drinks. There…
Assets and liabilities: The October edition
From over-the-top business trips to Stanley Cups and TV comebacks, we rate what’s in and what’s out. Assets … Over-the-top business trips (and accountability…
Most Read
NHI circus has closed down – but no-one told the clowns
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi is stubbornly clinging to the belief…
De Beers sale gets cheaper, though not easier
A consortium led by former CEO Gareth Penny has been…
Joburg now: Newish spots, events and exhibitions
Keen to get out and about in Joburg? We bring…
Why Iran is sowing regional chaos
By widening its war, the country hopes the US’s allies…
