GQ South Africa - September - October 2021

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Sports stars’ grooming tips and tricks for the GQ guy.

Meet Abel Tesfaye, the ar tist behind the dark public per sona, The Weeknd.

The music megastars defining the sounds of tomorrow (as nominated by GQ’s 21 global editions).

Front runners

A brief look into four of SA’s influential streetwear brands

2 mins

WOMEN IN SPORT

SA’s leading anchors share their career highlights

9 mins

Health at every age

Dr Phuti Pooe gives you guidance on what to ask your doctor at every stage of your life to help you stay on top of your health

3 mins

The Weeknd vs. Abel Tesfaye

With an instantly recognisable voice and songs that have been streamed several billion times, he’s one of the most ubiquitous pop stars in the world. But where do Abel Tesfaye end and his dark, grimy public persona begin? Mark Anthony Green finally gets the artist to explain

10+ mins

Quattro-phenia

When Audi announced several new Quattro models for SA in the first quarter of 2021, they flew off the showroom floors. The guys from Ingolstadt can’t deliver as swiftly as their autos are performing on the road

7 mins

NOT AFRAID TO FALL

On 27 March, Cameroonian MMA fighter Francis Ngannou won a rematch against Stipe Miocic for the UFC Heavyweight Title via knockout in the second round – it looks even more brutal in slow-mo on YouTube. You can’t appreciate it without first understanding what he did between that fight and his defeat to the American back in 2018: analysed his mistakes and worked on his shortcomings

4 mins

The business of sport

Thinking beyond the playing field means asking the right questions, surrounding yourself with the right people and aligning with brands that resonate with your core values

8 mins

On your way to financial wellness

Experts reveal how to improve your relationship with money, reduce stress and stay financially fit throughout your life

6 mins

THE VOICE OF THE AFRICAN YOUTH

Focalistic (real name Lethabo Sebetso) is arguably one of the top breakout African stars of the past two years, with a string of hits that have gone multiplatinum, epic collaborations with music industry heavyweights such as Davido and Cassper Nyovest. In the 24-year-old’s first-ever interview with GQ, shot in his hometown in Zone 2, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, he reveals his absolute dream, why he’s the voice of the youth, how he dealt with depression and what matters to him

9 mins

AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY

THE SPIRITUAL REALM HAS TWO DUALITIES, healing and black magic. It’s not uncommon to refer to a traditional healer as a witch doctor, which stems from a lack of knowledge that breeds fear.

10+ mins

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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.