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Couch Sex Is The Best Sex
Is that the remote, or are you just happy to see me?
Talk Of The Town
The Ned in London is undoubtedly one of Soho House’s most elaborate ventures to date
Africa Is Now
We go behind the scenes at The African Getdown In LA, where five local music hit makers were recently invited to bring the continent's creativity to the world stage.
The King Of African Hip-Hop
Hip-hop icon Kwesta talks to GQ about staying original and taking his sound to the world
Guitar Hero
Cape Town-based musician and children’s rights proponent Shen Winberg is changing lives, one note at a time
The Murse Is No Joke
The cross-body bag may seem like a frivolous accessory, but it’s as essential and old-school as it gets
A Beginner's Guide To Cognac
How to drink it, buy it, and mix it into cocktails
Egg-istential Angst
One woman’s search for meaning inside The Egg House, a pop-up ‘experience’
Being Number One
For her first GQ cover story, BONANG MATHEBA sits down with Features Editor Bernd Fischer to discuss the role of power in the year of the woman, as she divulges her hopes for the future and reveals what you’ll never hear her talk about
How To Inspire Young Minds
Entrepreneur Dene Botha – founder of Pride Factor, a life skills academy aimed at the young – counts his own work experience in modeling, acting, TV presenting, surfing, and sports coaching as the formula to his endeavour that tackles youth unemployment
A Sweet Little Puff Piece
For nearly three decades, no one has lived larger than SEAN COMBS – the world builder, the maximalist style guru, the impeccable spotter of talent. JOHN JEREMIAH SULLIVAN spent some time inside the beautiful bubble created by a hip-hop icon
The Megagig Economy
Deep in Amish Country, Tait Towers designs live sets for U2, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Its aim: to make rock stars’ grand visions come alive - and create Instagram gold
Different By Design
In this extract from What makes Them Great: 50 Ways to Become an Industry Leader, Douglas Kruger discusses the advantages of standing out.
Her Story In The Making
We caught up with rapper Nadia Nakai to talk about her highly anticipated first album and being a woman in hip-hop
Reason
The musician known for living a life in high definition shares the secrets to his longevity, why he’s wary of social media, and the power of being authentic
Shape Shifters
We checked in to two Cape Town landmarks to see if historic office blocks could be transformed into inviting lifestyle spaces
Saving Lives With Tech Amid Syria's Endless Civil War
HOMES DESTROYED. BODIES WRECKED. FAMILIES RIPPED APART. THE BASHAR AL-ASSAD REGIME’S INDISCRIMINATE AIR STRIKES HAVE TERRORISED SYRIAN CIVILIANS FOR YEARS. NOW A SMALL BAND OF ACTIVIST- ENTREPRENEURS IS BUILDING A SENSOR NETWORK THAT LISTENS FOR WARPLANES AND WARNS PEOPLE WHEN AND WHERE THE BOMBS WILL FALL – GIVING THEM JUST ENOUGH TIME TO SURVIVE
The Raise Of Rabada
Since bursting onto the scene, South Africa’s fast bowling sensation KAGISO RABADA has continued to dominate. His on-field exploits have translated to off-field recognition with mega brands coming on board. The talented 23-year-old talks of managing his headspace with such a high profile at a young age and, despite the heights he has already scaled, is only just getting started
Hot Property
We talk to serial entrepreneur George Sinovich about running a successful hospitality and restaurant empire and what he’s learnt along the way
Richard Madden Will Return In…
What makes a good James Bond? British? Of course. Scottish? Even better. Can he play brutish but vulnerable? Worked last time. Sharp in a tux? See right. But it’s his bone-dry quips that explain why Richard Madden is odds-on to make Double-O-status. Oh, and guess what? He even drinks Vodka Martinis.
Daughter Of The Revolution
She’s one of the world’s most in-demand models with millions of followers around the globe. But at a time when the word ‘influencer’ is thrown around so often, Emily Ratajkowski has used her platform to speak out and create real change.
The It factor: Niquita Bento
The Cape Town-based creative and globetrotter has everything it takes to make it in the realm of cool.
Soul King
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton has, over several decades, cemented his reputation as one of the most influential R&B artists of our time. We sat down with him during his recent trip to South Africa to learn more about the man who makes gritty, soulful magic from music.
It's About Time
Swiss timepiece maker Bell & Ross is one the sponsors of the Renault F1 GP team. Their watches are as precise as the hi-tech engines in the French grand prix racers. Dieter Losskarn spent some time in the Renault box during last season’s final F1 GP in Abu Dhabi.
Improve Your Life In Just 5 Minutes
It’s all about the little things.
The Art Of Breaking Records
Coming off of arguably his biggest year, Cassper Nyovest is a force. Whether he’s making history by filling up unfillable stadiums, or signing multimillion rand deals, everything he touches seems to turn to gold. We found out how he did it.
The Core Of The Big Apple
Built to turn your focus outward, New York’s best new hotel may also be its least narcisssistic.
Fyn Dining
The décor will transport you to New York and the wine will take you all over the world – but the food will change your life. Here, Chef Peter Tempelhoff gives us a behind the scenes look at Cape Town’s hottest new restaurant.
How To Be A Good Wingman
You’re going to need to be subtler than sitcoms would have you believe.
Kit Harington's Life After Thrones
Kit Harington’s first on-screen role found him playing the lead in one of the most successful shows in TV history. Nearly a decade later, the British actor is preparing for another resurrection, and life away from Westeros