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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR • IF I HAD A RAND for every cliché I’ve ever heard about money, I’d make sure that none of them ever get used again.
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FOR YOUR MONEY • HEY, BIG SPENDER! This month, we unpack the best ways to splash out – from fashion and fragrance to SUVs and tech – and meet the people building the currency platforms of tomorrow
MONEY, MONEY MONEY • You can look like a million bucks whether you’re on a shoestring budget or have the cash to splash. Let’s revisit the classics and learn from those who do it best
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
How (and When) to Ask Your Ex for Money • Breaking up is hard to do, and expensive as hell to pay for
Beauty in the blend • A new project from Rémy Martin celebrates the power of collaboration
THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE • Investment guru Martin Diggle reveals how biomedical research will forever change humanity
NCUTI GATWA • The breakout star of Netflix’s Sex Education is a champion of representation – and uninhibited style
The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2020 • We found the perfect pair for tuning out everything, from jet engines to Jeremy in accounting.
SAILING TO SUSTAINABILITY • Co-founders of Sealand Gear Mike Schlebach and Jasper Eales have taken upcycling to new heights with unique, handmade products made out of old yacht sails, billboards, and other waste materials. The owners of this global, eco-conscious brand are driving the fashion revolution and elevating the local industry
GQ SOUTH AFRICA MEN OF THE YEAR 2019 • IT WAS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER as we launched our first-ever Men of the Year Awards, in association with Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, last December at Joburg’s Houghton Hotel. Punctuated with entertainment by Ngizwe, Berita, Bo & Laton and Semi Tee, the evening’s highlight was the presentation of the Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr John Kani, who challenged us all to be better men, year-round.
A day at the races • The Standard Bank Polo in the Park set a new standard for the modern-day version of the sport of kings
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
POLO RELOADED • Volkswagen may have come late to the baby SUV party, but they’ve crafted a bestseller: meet the all-new T-Cross
EASY RIDER • With the most distinctive looks on the road, the Lexus RX 450h is also the smoothest
Is your money better off overseas? • With the fluctuating exchange rates and inflation spikes, you might be wondering if investing offshore could be the solution to securing your financial future. Here, financial planner and investment specialist, Michael Haldane, explains why it’s a good idea
How to pitch to win • Business strategist, international speaker and author, Justin Cohen, shares his success secrets in his internationally acclaimed, six-step formula, Pitch to Win. Here’s how you can prepare for a multi-million Rand pitch and secure the bag.
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
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