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Lerato Matebese7 September 2026

Automotive journalist
Lerato Matebese is an award-winning South African motoring journalist with more than 18 years of automotive industry experience. He is Publishing Editor of TopGear South Africa, Founding Editor of Petrolhead Africa, and a juror for the World Car Awards and South African Car of the Year. He brings Auto.co.za expert insight into new cars, vehicle performance, industry trends, and South Africa’s evolving motoring landscape.