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Welcome to the home of the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (the Guild) on the web.

The SAGMJ was founded in 1962 to:
  • Endeavour constantly to achieve the highest possible standards of motoring journalism.
  • Enhance and protect the integrity of the profession;
  • Encourage greater general awareness of the significance of motoring, road safety, motorsport, and the motor industry;
  • Recognise with appropriate awards examples of excellence and noteworthy achievements in motoring, especially those which further the aims of the Guild;
  • Seek improved efficiencies for working motoring journalists; and
  • Establish links with fellow motoring journalists and like organisations around the world.

Latest Media Releases
 Industry News
Hyundai’s Elantra 1.8 GLS Proudly Flies the Korean Flag at 2012 WesBank - SAGMJ Car of the Year Competition

14/03  Once again South Africa’s most prestigious and anticipated event of the year, the WesBank / South African Guild of Motoring Journalists Car of the Year competition provided for some ground breaking news in Hyundai’s Eltantra 1.8 GLS handing a Korean car manufacturer their first victory on local soil.
Egmont Sippel is SA’s top motoring writer once again, while Inga Hendriks scoops photography award for 2010

15/11  Egmont Sippel is SA’s top motoring writer once again, while Inga Hendriks scoops photography award for 2010
2012 WesBank / SAGMJ Car Of The Year Finalists

06/10  2012 WesBank / SAGMJ Car Of The Year Finalists


The Huyndai Elantra took a first win for a Korean car in the WesBank/SAGMJ Car of the Year Competition.

To see how the jury voted, click on the link below.

2012 WesBank/SAGMJ COTY Voting Grid