GQ South Africa

GQ offers great local and international features, beautiful women and unmatched fashion and style advice, as well as up-to-date grooming, sport, health and travel news – everything a man in contemporary South Africa needs. In this issue: Robot Boii drives his success, the power of a good 'fit and great scents, get back your 'mojo' with testosterone therapy + Artisanal designers that took the 'other Paris Fashion Week' by storm.

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GQ South Africa

Housemate to Headliner • A master of entertainment, BU can teach us a thing or two

STYLE, POWER, PRESTIGE • GQ’s Best Dressed 2024 celebrated a new class of style icons redefining fashion with confidence and flair. These portraits capture some of the winners and attendees at their most striking

Body Exfoliation with AHAs • Exfoliating is key to smooth, glowing skin — and using alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) can really boost the results. We know just the right things…

Body Odours You Shouldn’t Ignore • A little whiff of sweat or muskiness may not be cause for concern, but some smells can signal a health concern that are worth taking a bit more seriously

RADISSON BLU SANDTON THE EPITOME OF ELEGANCE IN JOHANNESBURG • Through constant evolution — and recent transformations — the hotel remains at the pinnacle of local luxury and comfort

Why Does Everyone Have Big, Fake White Teeth Now? • Veneers were once a dirty secret. Now, they’re a luxury status symbol and the famous and wealthy are flocking to Hollywood’s favorite dentist in search of even more perfect smiles

Cancer: A Growing Threat for SA Men • It’s one of the most feared words in health today. For men in South Africa, it’s becoming even more serious of a concern

STYLE

Grand Cruiser • Our motoring editor Dieter Losskarn was pleasantly surprised by how much he liked the new Prado. In fact, it is one of the best SUV/4x4 vehicles he’s driven in a long time. Here’s why…

Final Edition • From 2025, Jaguar will go fully electric. To say farewell to their internal combustion felines, our motoring editor Dieter Losskarn joined the megabrand in taking their latest F-Type sportscar on one last lap

How zit, my Swede china? • Volvo’s smallest SUV is the best-selling electric vehicle in Mzansi. Assembled entirely in China, its acceleration matches that of a potent sports car, making it the fastest Volvo car ever. For a week, GQ annoyed sports car owners at robots with this futuristic car

WRITING THEIR NEXT CHAPTERS OF SUCCESS TOGETHER • The collaboration between Bisquit and Dubouché and Kwesta is kicking into gear with an initiative to drive a new wave of pioneering spirits

Exceeding all the Hype • Group managing director at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa, Michael Kewley injected charm and artistry into the space, elevating its status of luxury

GET RICH SLOW • GQ ANSWERS ALL YOU PERSONAL-FINANCE QUESTIONS

CREATIVE MINDS BEHIND THE CAMERA • A creative director, a filmmaker and a video director — three Ghanaian visionaries share their unique approach to fashion and visual storytelling

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“LA DOLCE VITA” • Channel the essence of a relaxed Italian summer with these effortless essentials

ChaRMS ChaiNS & TcHotchKES • The bag of the moment is the one you make your own.

GUNNING FOR GLORY! • BURNING UP THE GLOBAL STAGE, BLXCKIE HAS A THING OR TWO TO SHOW US ABOUT SUCCESS

POWER & PASSION • Off the field and comfortable with SA rugby’s MvPs, Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe

THE MOST CONSISTENT IN THE GAME • K.O’s greatest strength is his adaptability in the evolving music industry while staying true to his roots. From his days as a member of Teargas to solo hits like “Caracara” and “Sete,” he...