Fashion
GQ South Africa
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 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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+ min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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+ min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
BUILT TO LAST
Fame was never the destination. For Thapelo Mokoena, it was just the foundation
10+ min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
From The Inside Out
It's not just topical anymore, grooming now starts from within
2 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
Quattro-phenia
Our Bavarian motoring ed Dieter Losskarn had the pleasure of bonding with the Bavarian thunder - Audi's SQ5 - for a week.
1 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
The Continental Edit
Exploring Africa's most inventive and forward-thinking minds
3 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
The GQ Guide to the decade's most important inventions
The ideas that didn't just trend, they transformed.
4 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
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 min |
April / May 2026
GQ South Africa
The clock is ticking. Are you living or just existing?
IF YOU'VE EVER experienced the sudden loss of someone, or seen someone today, only for them to be gone tomorrow, you understand just how fragile and precious life really is.
1 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
IT'S 9PM.YOU JUST LANDED, WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?
Some of the greatest evenings come together when you're a plane ride away from the siren call of your sofa.
10+ min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
How to Accumulate and Build Wealth
Discipline, not luck, builds success through consistent saving and planning
2 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
BTS - Begins Again
In the nearly four years since they went on hiatus for mandatory military service in South Korea, the members of BTS have grown as artists and men, launching distinct solo careers to huge success.
10+ min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
Born to be Tough
Land Rover's newest Defender is the most adventure-ready so far. When you experience it – like our motoring ed Dieter Losskarn did in the Highveld – you want to go overlanding immediately
3 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
Prepare Today for Tomorrow's Diagnosis
Serious disease can disrupt iite and finances; neaitny nabits and insurance provide resilience, stability and protection
2 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
MEET GQ'S RESIDENT WATCH GURU CJ DUMENI
The man who knows his timepieces
1 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
How To Eat Right IN 2026
According to Some Hench Bros, Nutrition Nerds and GQ Editors
10+ min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
DIRECTORY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS AND COMPETITIONS: All prices referred to are correct at time of print.
1 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
The Wild One
Our motoring ed Dieter Losskarn pleased his inner child with a blazing brushstroke in the fynbos
1 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
So You Want to Be a Watch Collector?
GQ's resident watch expert breaks down the 10 things every new watch collector should know, from avoiding rookie mistakes to spotting pieces that hold their value
6 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
K-Beauty Tips Worth the Hype
Korean skincare has long been internet-famous, but beyond glass-skin trends and 12-step routines lies something practical: discipline, consistency, and a long-term approach. Korean brands focus on high-quality ingredients and innovative, formulas
2 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
Frames of Mind
Ryan Jonathan is a visionary shaping South Africa's visual culture
5 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
Hot Wheels
A red Mercedes SL63 AMG fits perfectly into a lush green Alpine mountain pass environment. But how does it fare on roads connecting the furnace of the Cederberg to the cool calm of the West Coast? Dieter Losskarn found out
3 min |
March 2026
GQ South Africa
The Continental Edit
Exploring Africa's most stylish and sophisticated offerings, from artisanal grooming, couture fashion and the creative arts to world-class cuisine and immersive luxury stays
4 min |