The exit interview … with Astral’s Chris Schutte
Astral’s Chris Schutte is a straight-talking CEO. He spoke to Currency about chickens, John Steenhuisen and doing business in SA
Matric results: Still missing the mark(s)?
Maths and physical science distinctions among South Africa’s matrics have stagnated. What does that mean for higher education and the job market?
Still no ‘open door’ policy at Joburg’s JAG
The City of Joburg bars political parties and the media from visiting the art gallery. It’s revealing of the city’s attitude towards transparency
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
The Expropriation Act and the ANC’s reliance on gloved hand-waving
Ramaphosa’s politics of performance risks disappointing the ANC’s supporters when its legislative innovations don’t result in the promised changes
How I spend my currency … with Alan Knott-Craig Jnr
The entrepreneur and author on personal finance, why marriage makes financial sense, and expensive art
The rand lottery: Betting on more strength
The rand is considered the cheapest emerging-market currency by Bank of America. Could 2025 be its clawback year?
The holes in Parks Tau’s new BEE tax extraction plan
What are the chances of getting the minister’s R100bn fund off the ground – let alone getting it to work effectively?
From hot start to hot mess: Sasol’s big reversal
The market’s not cutting Sasol much slack after a lacklustre production update, but some argue there’s still plenty of cash to be made on
The SARB’s Trump headache
Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policies threaten to stoke inflation worldwide. Investors and households better brace for fewer interest rate cuts