While the mainstream media is closing up shop, South Africa’s top business journalists have gathered to open the can of whip a$$ that is Currency. How audacious!
Not your standard news outlet – Currency is a nexus of sharp business insights and exclusive pleasure. Our business intelligence isn’t just unique – it’s unrivalled. Brace yourself for insights that others can’t touch, won’t touch, and wouldn’t dare to touch.
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The Team
GIULIETTA TALEVI
A prominent voice in print and broadcast financial journalism with a sharp edge in market and company news. Former Financial Mail Money editor and BusinessDayTV anchor, Giulietta boasts an influential digital footprint that commands industry respect.
ANN CROTTY
Winner of just about every financial journalism prize going, Ann has kept the business sector on its toes for years. Uncompromisingly independent, if there’s a shady executive pay plan out there or shenanigans a company is trying to keep hidden, Ann will find it.
SARAH BUITENDACH
With a sharp eye for design, Sarah has an unparalleled sense of shifting cultural, artistic and lifestyle sensibilities. As the former editor of Wanted magazine, founding editor of the Sunday Times Home Weekly, and many years in magazines, she is the heartbeat of Currency’s pleasure arm.
ROB ROSE
With more than two decades in business journalism and as an author of Steinheist and The Grand Scam, Rob knows his way around a balance sheet. While editor of the Financial Mail for eight years, the title bucked the trend of falling circulation, producing award-winning news.
TIM COHEN
Tim Cohen is a long-time business journalist, commentator and columnist. He is currently senior editor for Currency and editor at large for the Daily Maverick. He was previously the editor of Business Day and the Financial Mail.
NELISIWE SHOMANG
Neli is a seasoned Digital editor and content manager with 15 years in media, specialising in business news and social media strategy. She’s passionate about making finance fashionable, and crafting compelling content and strategies to elevate brands and engage audiences. She worked as Financial Mail digital editor, Business Day social media manager and senior Fin24 content producer.
SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS
With a background in political science and over a decade in journalism, Shirley de Villiers brings a unique perspective to her writing. As a former deputy editor of the Financial Mail, her columns have become known for their sharp wit and deep political insight. Shirley’s ability to distil complex political scenarios into compelling narratives makes her a must-read for anyone interested in South Africa’s political landscape.
VERNON WESSELS
With more than 20 years navigating global markets and billion-dollar bond deals, Vernon is a financial journalism heavyweight. As Bloomberg’s ex-South African bureau chief, he spearheaded African market coverage and mentored the next generation of finance trailblazers.
CARMEN CLEGG
As an advertising specialist, Carmen has worked on the commercial arm of international publication brands across multiple platforms for over two decades. Having started with a traditional media background, Carmen has grown into advocating for digital solutions. Creating relationships and delivering on objectives for both brands and consumers is one of her key strengths. In her spare time Carmen enjoys writing travel and lifestyle articles.
Press Council
Currency proudly displays the “FAIR” stamp of the Press Council of South Africa, indicating our commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Print and online media which prescribes that our reportage is truthful, accurate and fair. Should you wish to lodge a complaint about our news coverage, please lodge a complaint on the Press Council’s website, www.presscouncil.org.za or email the complaint to enquiries@ombudsman.org.za. Contact the Press Council on 011 4843612.