GQ South Africa Magazine - August - September 2023

In this issue

Amapiano maestro JazziQ on the art of entrepreneurship, the music industry and his trademark style.

We chat to the founder of the Orchard on 25 marketing agency.

THE FIRST LADY OF LUXURY

Joyce Lamani is taking the world of luxury to the next level Words

4 mins

MOST MOLES ARE NORMAL SOME ARE DEADLY

We asked a dermatologist when to worry, and not worry, about our moles

4 mins

The Art of luxury wine collecting

Not only does fine wine collecting allow you to experience some of the finest and most exclusive wines in the world, it can also be a sound investment if approached with knowledge and care

5 mins

TURKTS Wright delight

Sustainability is the new street cred in Istanbul. From startups to megabrands (and everything in between), the city's coolest creatives are looking to the past to design their future

5 mins

Marky Mark Works Out

Mark Wahlberg told GQ about his insanely large breakfasts, waking up at 4am, and getting outworked in the gym by Halle Berry.

6 mins

WIZHID

HE'S ONE OF AFRICA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL GLOBAL ARTISTS, AND DESPITE BEING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FOR OVER 20 YEARS, HE SAYS THERE'S ONLY MORE TO COME

7 mins

TO HELL -AND BACK

Whenever Toyota launches a new Fortuner or Hilux, our motoring scribe Dieter Losskarn takes one of South Africa’s most popular 4x4s straight to hell.

2 mins

Star Struck

After spending a week with the Mercedes GLE 400d GQ motoring ed Dieter Losskarn attended the local launch of the GLC 300d. Is latter enough or should you go for the bigger brother?

2 mins

Speed Racer

Toyota's Gazoo Racing-fettled GR Yaris Rally is an invigorating addition to the hot hatch segment. For GQ Motoring Ed Dieter Losskarn, it was like ordering pistachio ice cream and instead receiving a scoop of wasabi.

2 mins

Get rich quick!

These three words have often captivated our dreams, but the promise of instant wealth has left many in financial despair

8 mins

2023's Most Pioneering Real Estate CEO

Yael Geffen, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty, talks to GQ about her real estate journey and suceeding in a male-dominated industry

3 mins

Black Excellence Personified

Where some people may reach the summit of success and pull up the ladder behind them, Jay Badza, marketing and public relations expert, defies this by actively elevating young black people

3 mins

The People's Champion

READYING FOR THE 2024 OLYMPICS, WE CHAT TO SUPERSTAR ATHLETE CHAD LE CLOS ABOUT HIS NEW DOCUMENTARY AND WHAT IT MEANS TO REPRESENT SOUTH AFRICA ON THE MAIN STAGE

6 mins

BEHIND THE BEATS WITH MR JAZZIQ

His talent for creating amapiano compositions has left an indelible mark on the evolving genre, captivating audiences worldwide. He talks to GQ about making music, being a restaurant entrepreneur and his ultimate legacy.

10+ mins

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GQ South Africa Magazine Description:

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.