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SHORT & SWEET • IT’S SWIMMING SEASON, andwe’ve got youcoveredwhenit comes to this summer’s best trunks. keepit candy colouredandonthe brief side, andyou’ll be right ontrend
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SELECTED • GQ fashion director Jason Alexander Basson handpicks his favourite finds from around the globe to bring you only the best curation of must-have collectables and buzz-worthy brands
ITEMS ON OUR RADAR • WHEN IT COMES TO FASHION, OUR EYES CONTINUE TO BE ON PAN-AFRICAN TALENT. AND LATELY, A FEW EXCEPTIONAL MENSWEAR ITEMS HAVE CAPTURED OUR ATTENTION
GQ Grooming Awards • After a gruelling testing phase, these are the products that made the cut. Tasked with keeping us fresh, moisturised and well-groomed all year long – they’re now reporting for duty!
WINNERS CIRCLE • Songstress Makhadzi (real name Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona) and Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Schoenmaker had to work harder than ever to stay on top during Covid-19. Here, they reveal how they achieved their goals in 2021
Why ‘manning up’ isn’t the answer • More and more men are suffering in silence with poor mental wellbeing in what’s been described as a health crisis
Words to live by • Our favourite GQ men share the lessons they’ve learned from those who matter most to them
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, MAKE A COCKTAIL • These tipples have the GQ team’s stamp of approval – and we know you’ll love ’em too
DARINGLY DIFFERENT
New year, new car • These are just some of the many new high-end vehicles heading to South Africa in 2022
Family fued • Often seen as the middle child of the 911 family, the GTS fights hard to prove itself as the more exciting choice. Consider us knocked out
SWEET SPOT • Since its debut back in 2018, the Volvo XC40 has impressed us with its combination of style, comfort and practicality, and the argument in its favour grew even stronger this year with the introduction of the T4 variant
Switch to digital • With a digital subscription, you’ll never miss an issue of GQ, Glamour or House & Garden. Here’s how to get the latest issues – without leaving home – in just a few clicks
Henry Cavill’s happy to eat the same thing every day • That Superman physique runs on loads of protein supplements and pre-workout – and 4am physical therapy
Gravity Gains • We all know lifting heavy is the best way to build mass, but duration matters too. By slowing down the lowering phase of a rep, a concept known as eccentric training, you can challenge your muscles to the max. Here’s everything you need to know about its (many) perks and advice on adding it to your routine
SIYA’S STANCE • In this extract from Siya Kolisi’s intimate memoir, the Springbok rugby captain uses his stereotypically ‘macho’ status to educate men on breaking the cycle of gender-based violence and toxic masculinity in South Africa
Adapt or die • DJ, producer and businessman Oscar ‘Oskido’ Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa has managed to build a solid brand with cross-generational appeal. Here, he shares how he stays relevant in the entertainment industry, being a TikTok sensation, and offers advice on navigating financial challenges as an artist
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The Foreign Exchange • If you’ve ever thought of trading in Forex, the largest financial market in the world, here are a few stepping stones to help get you...