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Jorja Smith
The woman who easily scooped up critical acclaim with no big label support
Open Secret
Why open-plan offices are just the worst
End Of The Rainbow
In his first book, Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation, student activist and political scholar REKGOTSOFETSE CHIKANE unpacks the politics of the Fallist movements. GQ spoke to the young leader about the decolonisation project, the role of coconuts in the revolution and the future of the movement
How Medical Science Turned Over A New Leaf
Forget the stoner stereotypes. One by one, other countries have legalised cannabis and the industry’s already gone pro
Three-Piece Cocktails To Get You Through The Summer
We asked a few bartenders for tips on how to keep things simple during the hottest months
I Made My Smartphone Dumber
My cell phone was running my life. So I tried my best to hack it into submission
Afrovision
We catch up with musician and producer Muzi, part of the new wave of artists putting South Africa on the map
Back In Time
The 280 SL Pagoda was always the favourite Merc of GQ Motoring Ed Dieter Losskarn. And after driving the newest automobiles on a regular base, it was time for a driver-assist-free trip into the analogue past
How To Clean Your Entire Home In Under An Hour
A sexy guest will arrive in T-minus 30 minutes. Don’t panic, just clean
History On Wheels
The Porsche 959 was living and expensive proof that the 911 had a future beyond the ’80s. Dieter Losskarn ticked his personal bucket list after spending an exhilarating day in one of the most important cars ever made
The King Of Comedy
GQ speaks to SA’s favourite homeboy and comedian Trevor Noah about taking up the mantle at The Daily Show, his new Netflix special and staying true to his roots
Job Going Off The Rails? You Know What To Do...
Having seen his share of on-the-job ups and downs, TONY PARSONS advises that in a time of trades, companies and entire industries collapsing, the way to avoid career catastrophe might be to jump the tracks entirely.
Me, Myself And AI
Science-fiction guru William Gibson, who coined the term cyberspace, famously pointed out that the future is already here – it is just not very evenly distributed. We veer from anticipating a new dawn to prepping for the end of days. But the future we want is up to us and it’s time to take a side. Herewith, six digital advances that prove the best (and worst) is ours to control.
The Business Of Food
In a city where trends pop up and burn out faster than anyone can track, Cape Town restuarateur Peter Weetman breaks down how service plays the biggest part in establishing consistency.
Seabed Sleeping
We take a peek inside the world’s first undersea hotel suite, opened in the Maldives at the close of 2018.
A Life Of Daring
American action sports commentator, TV host, musician and producer Selema ‘Sal’ Masekela talks about his journey, reveals his latest brand collab and shares what’s next.
How To Prevent Hair Loss
Five steps towards not going completely bald.
Offshore Investing For Beginners
A quick 101 on moving money beyond our borders
How Penn Badgley Lived Long Enough To Become The Villain
On Netflix’s You, the former Gossip Girl breakout finds himself playing a deranged stalker – one who convinces himself he’s doing it all for love. And that he’s pulling it off during a cultural moment when more bad men are revealed every day is nothing less than a high-wire act
Executive Power
To celebrate their upcoming centenary, Bentley launched a limited edition Grand Tourer, inspired by its fast and refined predecessor
Blue-Sky Thinking
Haven’t you heard? Our cities are full, bulging, engorged… and yet demand for luxury homes is ballooning. No wonder, then, that enterprising architects are throwing up ultra-skinny residential skyscrapers around the world. NYC is leading the size-zero revolution with a cluster on the south side of Central Park known as Billionaires’ Row. Here, we tour some of the skyline’s slimmest ‘super-slenders’ and ask: are they pillars of the community or pinnacles of post-crash inequality?
Exclusive: Kim Jones On Dior
Having presented one collection for the menswear side of Dior, Kim Jones discusses what’s next
Shooting Star
Next stop for Capetonian singer-songwriter Matthew Mole? The world
Saving By Default
Everything you need to know about the new retirement fund regulations, and what they mean for you
The Thunder From Down Under
Best known as the god of thunder, there’s so much more to Chris Hemsworth than those ridiculous biceps
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi
We get to know the Broken Vows star who’s lighting up our screens
Am I The Worst For Looking At Other People's Texts On Public Transport?
Am I The Worst For Looking At Other People's Texts On Public Transport?
Origin Story
Gucci Mane’s new autobiography reveals the man behind the ‘Trap God’
Thandi Ntuli
We talk to the young Joburg-based pianist and composer who’s successfully (re)arranging the local jazz landscape
Get Your Fair Share
Complain, whine, kick-up a stink, anything but accept poor service, and even worse, advice and products that leave you less well-off than you should be