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WHAT COULD GO WRONG
A game-changer for the world’s unbanked, or a Zuckerberg power grab for the global money supply? Inside the Libra wars
THE LION TAMER
With Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj jabs pitch-perfect humour at some serious foes – and the crowd roars
OWNING HER THRONE
Born Deko Barbara-Jessica Wedi, award-winning South African rapper, author and TV personality Rouge is claiming her spot as the best female in the game
NCUTI GATWA
The breakout star of Netflix’s Sex Education is a champion of representation – and uninhibited style
SWEDE CRUISER
You needn’t be reluctant to leave the tarmac in Volvo’s flagship SUV XC90 because the Swedish beauty maintains its luxury even on dusty roads
HOW A GROUP OF SOMALIS BECAME LEADERS IN THE FIGHT TO CHANGE A TECH BEHEMOTH
IT WAS 11 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
How HouseME is disturbing the peace
Ben Shaw’s digital rental agency has shaken the foundation of the property industry with its innovation, transparency and key selling points
Beauty in the blend
A new project from Rémy Martin celebrates the power of collaboration
WINE DOWN
Cape Town’s best new wine bar was 16 years in the making
UPPER LEVELS
Moonlight made her a capital-S Star. Now, she’s taking the lead in police thriller Black And Blue and preparing to return as Moneypenny…
HOW CYNTHIA ERIVO FOUND HER VOICE
The Nigerian-British actor conquered the stage in The Color Purple, stole scenes in Widows, and is ready to soar on screen as Harriet Tubman in an eagerly awaited biopic.
DAVID BECKHAM
Even in 1999, no one believed Manchester United’s historic treble season was the peak of his career. Twenty years (and multiple GQ covers) later, David Beckham has bought out his business partner and is building an empire to stand the test of time. For his ongoing projects in fashion, football and philanthropy, we commend the player who changed the game for everyone.
Consent and consequences in the digital age
Author and lawyer Emma Sadleir is one of the country’s leading social media legal experts. Founder of The Digital Law Company, she’s the first point of call for anyone who’s in a bit of trouble as a result of misusing social media.
A Jaguar with a lion heart
The F-Pace is Jaguar’s first SUV to receive the SVR treatment, transforming it into a proper wild cat. GQ motoring editor Dieter Losskarn took it for a rather dynamic road trip into the Karoo.
My Style: Kgotso Gila
The 2019 GQ x Brut Best Dressed Reader’s winning looks from Polo SA blend modern and classic style.
Launch Sequence
With Ron Moore’s space-race drama For All Mankind, Apple is betting on marquee names and lush production to get its TV+ service off the ground. Can it achieve orbit?
Hip To Be Angular
The previous Audi Q3 was a well-rounded, friendly affair. This new generation ushers in hard lines and an angry face. We like.
How To Date A Co-worker And Not Get Fired
Mixing work and romance is a tricky business.
GQ Men Of The Year 2019
To recognise the men and women who shape our cultural landscape, and the most intelligent and inspirational people of the year, we’re thrilled to introduce, for the first time in South Africa, the GQ Men of the Year awards.
Elevating South Africa With Digital Education
Author and founder of the global digital education company, IDEA Digital Education, Dr Corrin Varady is on a mission to democratise education by providing digital resources to emerging-market students.
Don't Shortchange Yourself – Save!
You might be putting off saving until your circumstances change but shifting your mind set could actually be key to securing your financial future. Seasoned financial planner Michael Haldane shares his insights.
Discovery Channel
There are many premium SUVs around, but few with true off-road capabilities. GQ motoring ed Dieter Losskarn took one of the best, the Land Rover Discovery, on an adventurous road trip into the Karoo, Baviaanskloof and Addo Elephant National Park.
Why You Should Consider Investing In Property
If you’ve been thinking about investing in property, maybe it’s about time you get off the fence and into the market. Property expert and founder of Realtor of Excellence Toni Enderli explains why this is a great move.
The Game-Changing Tech Behind Gemini Man's ‘Young' Will Smith
The film’s f/x artists tried to create, with pure data, a shockingly realistic 23-year-old Will Smith. Their true aim: to finally cross the uncanny valley.
Playing The Pop Game
Charli XCX has managed to maintain a career of huge mainstream pop success while also becoming the patron saint of club culture, someone who can write for Camila Cabello and collaborate with Big Freedia in the same year. David Levesley talks to her about pop, nightlife and how the leak of her back catalogue changed things
Rami Malek - An Overnight Sensation 15 Years In The Making
Rami Malek was an acclaimed journeyman actor known for his hustle, preparation and intensity. Then he played Freddie Mercury, won an Oscar and became world-famous practically all at once. Now Malek is working through his newest role – as a global star
Jack Conte, Patreon, And The Plight Of The Creative Class
The DIY musician’s membership platform set out to provide a livelihood for artists on the internet. Is it more than just a band-aid for a broken system?
This Clever New Service Autocancels Your Free Trials
The DoNotPay app’s latest feature gives you a crafty digital credit card number you can use to sign up for free trials around the web and never get charged.
The Evolution Of Music
British R&B singer and creator of new music genre wonky funk Neo Jessica Joshua (better known as Nao) talks about her bold and experimental sophomore album Saturn, participating in Afropunk SA and celebrating black identity.
Why Sundays Are The Horniest Days
Fridays be damned