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GQ.CO.ZA • Culture, grooming, motoring and fashion. In other words: the best of GQ in one place

26 Suits and Side • You partied in December. Then you went full gym puritan in January. Now, that new and improved bod is getting heaps of compliments/double taps/swipes right. The bad (or good) news? You’ve outgrown your old suit — so here’s what you should do next

GQ MEN OF THE YEAR • A front-row look at the celebration of the people who defined 2025 through creativity, impact, and cultural influence

The Continental Edit • Exploring Africa’s most stylish and sophisticated offerings, from artisanal grooming, couture fashion and the creative arts to world-class cuisine and immersive luxury stays

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So You Want to Be a Watch Collector? • GQ’s resident watch expert breaks down the 10 things every new watch collector should know, from avoiding rookie mistakes to spotting pieces that hold their value

Frames of Mind • Ryan Jonathan is a visionary shaping South Africa’s visual culture

How To Eat Right IN 2026 According to Some Hench Bros, Nutrition Nerds and GQ Editors • In the slopocalypse of 2026, there’s a lot of fake news floating around about diet. A UK National Institutes of Health study last year found that only 14 percent of nutrition-related posts on TikTok were classified as entirely accurate and – it gets worse – misinformation often got higher engagement than the credible stuff. Those talk-to-camera videos of shirtless gym bros will have you believe that a new you is just around the corner… if you can only stomach enough bone broth, raw milk, ashwagandha powder, protein gels and NMN supplements. Yeah, we’re calling free-range bullshit. We spoke to some of our swollest, nerdiest, most clean-eating-obsessed friends (and a Hemsworth brother) to nail down 25 things we can agree on. Your gut can thank us later.

The Truth About Testosterone: No myths allowed • Straight talk on men’s health, starting with testosterone

K-Beauty Tips Worth the Hype • Korean skincare has long been internet-famous, but beyond glass-skin trends and 12-step routines lies something practical: discipline, consistency, and a long-term approach. Korean brands focus on high-quality ingredients and innovative, formulas

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Hot wheels • A red Mercedes SL63 AMG fits perfectly into a lush green Alpine mountain pass environment. But how does it fare on roads connecting the furnace of the Cederberg to the cool calm of the West Coast? Dieter Losskarn found out

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Born to be Tough • Land Rover’s newest Defender is the most adventure-ready so far. When you experience it — like our motoring ed Dieter Losskarn did in the Highveld — you want to go overlanding immediately

The Wild One • Our motoring ed Dieter Losskarn pleased his inner child with a blazing brushstroke in the fynbos

To Hell — And Back • The challenge was simple. Could three days deliver a proper gravel adventure? Our destination: Die Hel. Officially known as Gamkaskloof. Unofficially one of South Africa’s most rewarding acts of gravel travel. And the Isuzu MU-X XT was more than ready

MUSIC, MAJESTY & NIGHT MOVES • THESE CREATIVES DEFINE WHERE THE NIGHT BEGINS

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BTS Begins Again • In the nearly four years since they went on hiatus for mandatory...