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GQ South Africa Magazine - April / May 2026

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In this issue

OFFICE STYLE REBOOTED
HOW TO DRESS BIGGER, BETTER, BOLDER

THE MZANSI PLAYBOOK
THE 10 ATHLETES WHO OWNED THE DECAD

THE OZEMPIC
GENERATIONOF MEN

THE TECH THAT CHANGED
EVERYTHING 10 INVENTIONS THAT REWIRED THE WORLD

Ten grooming gadgets that’ll change your routine

A Surprise New Sneaker FromanIcon of Tailoring

For 25 years, the all-American designer Thom Browne resisted the temptation of a sneaker collaboration—until now.

2 mins

THE NEW MECHANICS OF TIME

From groundbreaking movements to radical design, these 12 watches show how the industry continues to reinvent the way we measure time

8 mins

GLP-1's and obesity The good, the bad and the unknown

What you need to know about the new era of weight-loss medication

3 mins

Tech That's Actually Worth It

Grooming has officially entered its glow-up era. These sleek, smart gadgets handle the hard work, perfect for a sharp shave, bright smile, or effortlessly hydrated skin

2 mins

From The Inside Out

It's not just topical anymore, grooming now starts from within

2 mins

The GQ Guide to the decade's most important inventions

The ideas that didn't just trend, they transformed.

4 mins

The Culture Architect

Colin Gayle, founder and CEO of Africa Creative Agency, has made a career out of turning raw potential into global currency. He has dedicated his career to taking Africa to the World and the World to Africa. Here he unpacks what it really takes to export culture, not just hits, and why talent means nothing without the relentless work to back it up.

5 mins

The Continental Edit

Exploring Africa's most inventive and forward-thinking minds

3 mins

THE SENSIBLE REBELLION

Chinese carmakers are checking out each and every aisle of global car showrooms long before rolling a single vehicle onto local soil.

2 mins

Quattro-phenia

Our Bavarian motoring ed Dieter Losskarn had the pleasure of bonding with the Bavarian thunder - Audi's SQ5 - for a week.

1 mins

Ford VS Ford

On the sweeping gravel ribbons of the Klein-Karoo and the switchbacks of Swartberg Pass, the latest Fords proved they're from the same bloodline but very different beasts. Dieter Losskarn experienced them both on the same gravel roads.

2 mins

Betting smart A practical guide to responsible sports wagering

How to enjoy sports betting as entertainment, without it costing you more than you bargained for

7 mins

THE OZEMPIC DIARIES

I have always loved clothes. Gaining 100 pounds robbed me of my sense of style, but not my interest in fashion. Nine months on GLP-1s and a diary changed everything all over again.

10+ mins

BUILT TO LAST

Fame was never the destination. For Thapelo Mokoena, it was just the foundation

10+ mins

BORN TO WIN

Over the past ten years, South African sport has produced some of the most remarkable individuals ever to represent this country on the world stage. From the sprint tracks of Paris to the rugby fields of Tokyo, from the octagon in Las Vegas to the fairways of Europe, these ten athletes have carried the green and gold with distinction, breaking records, shattering barriers, and inspiring a generation of young South Africans to dream bigger. This feature celebrates their achievements, their resilience, and the enduring spirit that continues to make South African sport a force to be reckoned with across every discipline.

10+ mins

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GQ South Africa Magazine Description:

Publisher: Content-Nation-Media

Category: Lifestyle

Language: English

Frequency: 7 Issues/Year

GQ South Africa is the first and last word on men’s style. With access to some of the world’s top photographers and writers, GQ offers professional men content that is entertaining and enlightening. Whether it’s fashion, tech, business, Hollywood or investigative journalism, GQ covers it all with intelligence and imagination.