Winnie, gardening and a cult: 3 Netflix documentaries to watch
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South African television at 50: the soaps that wrote the script
As South African television turns 50, we examine how ‘Generations’, ‘Isidingo’ and other soaps shaped culture, ambition and national identity…
All rained out: will Joburg summer ever arrive?!
The carousel of gloom, mizzle, apocalyptic storms and weird temperatures has turned Jono Hall into an unashamed weather-talker…
Bloody good viewing – the ultimate vampire movie list
From cult comedies to gothic classics, this is Currency’s ultimate list of the best vampire films to watch – from scary to sexy, and…
Keep calm and press play: five British podcasts you’ll love
Our expert roundup of the top five fave British podcasts of the moment – whether you’re curious, in need of comfort, or just killing…
Our documentary picks: July 2025
Essential viewing: the Currency round-up of the best six documentaries to stream this July…
Where is everybody running to?
Running clubs boom in Joburg as locals seek fitness, connection, mental health – and maybe even love – on the go.…
We’ve got the spirit, how about you?
South African school war cries are having a moment in the spotlight – plus, it’s a raucous, joyous one to embrace, irrespective of your…
‘Conclave’: where film and reality meet
The new movie is about what happens when a pope dies and a new one must be elected. It comes just as people may…
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