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: Twelve trailblazing stories of determination, creativity and spirit; plan for retirement the proper way and indulge in the best scents and aromas.

Find your peace

GQ South Africa

The 25 Best New Watches From Watches and Wonders 2025 • at the biggest watch event of the year, everyone from Rolex and Cartier to tudor and IWC debuted their latest and greatest releases. Here are the ones to, er, watch

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The Garmin fēnix® 8 • GQ’s Editor-in-chief reviews the perfect companion to a fastpaced life of work schedules and fitness regimens

Inside the world of luxe ingredients • Ever wondered what makes a luxury serum worth the price tag? From lab-engineered peptides to rare botanical extracts and futuristic stem cell tech, we break down the skincare complexities

Forget the usual crowd pleasers • Niche fragrances are secret weapons when most colognes feel predictable. these bad boys, available at skins Cosmetics, are top of the market when it comes to scent that hits above the mark

Where Fire Meets Finesse • Iron Steak and Bar does more than just serve steak — they worship it

For Pasta Aficionados • Impress even the most extravagant foodie with signature dishes and cocktails at Scala

Get the massage • Woodstock spa suite offers more than a good rub — they offer a complete refresh steeped in tradition and holistic treatment

The Rlabs Revolution: from cape Flats to global hope economies • Marlon Parker’s international non-profit has given HOPE to communities worldwide, through digital and entrepreneurial training

Redefining masculinity in a time of crisis • The “What About The Boys?” programme is proving that vulnerability, empathy and accountability are powerful tools in the fight against gender-based violence

Sipho “Alphi” Mkhwanazi The New Media Maverick • How one creator redefined south africa’s entertainment landscape

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OLD COOL • THE NEWEST RENDITION OF THE LEGENDARY JEEP LOOKS BETTER THAN EVER. AND AFTER MORE THAN EIGHT DECADES WE’RE STILL CELEBRATING THE LONG HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAN ICON. DIETER LOSSKARN GOT DOWN AND DIRTY WITH THE LATEST WRANGLER ON SOME DUSTY KAROO MOUNTAIN TRAILS

Into the Wild • In our previous issue, Dieter Losskarn took the new Hilux GR-S on a 9 200km trip across Southern Africa. Now, he’s gushing about driving its SUV sibling, the brand-new Fortuner GR-S, on some dusty Karoo dirt roads. Same power, same price as the double cab — could this be the ideal 4x4 for Africa?

Ready for retirement? • uncertain of what’ll happen to your pocket once you leave the working world behind? We turned to the experts to make sense of it

Own your moment • TWELVE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST CREATIVE MINDS GRACE OUR COVER, IN COLLABORATION WITH SUNGLASS HUT’S “OWN YOUR MOMENT” CAMPAIGN—A CELEBRATION OF BOLD MOVE SAND CONFIDENT SELF-EXPRESSION

Marc Lottering • COMEDIAN

Leandie du Randt • ACTRESS, SPEAKER, TV HOST & ENTREPRENEUR

Gemaén Taylor • CREATIVE

Thapelo Mokoena • ACTOR, PRODUCER & ENTREPRENEUR

Khanya Mkangisa • ACTRESS, TV PRESENTER & DJ

Aart Verrips • FILMMAKER & PHOTOGRAPHER

Rich Mnisi • FASHION DESIGNER & ENTREPRENEUR

Abby Nurock • DJ & entrepreneur

Karabo Poppy • GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR & STREET ARTIST

Zakes Bantwini • SINGER & PRODUCER

Shekhinah •...