Charles Molefe, co-founder of Petrolhead Africa, is a seasoned motoring journalist and storyteller with a deep passion for cars and African automotive culture. With over eight years of experience in the motoring industry, his work has been featured in TopGear South Africa, Mail & Guardian, and his own lifestyle platform, Gottagged.co.za.
Known for his ability to balance technical insight with emotion and flair, Charles brings authenticity to every story he tells — whether it’s a deep dive into performance and design, a new model launch, or an exploration of Africa’s growing automotive identity. Through Petrolhead Africa, he champions the voices, innovations, and engineering excellence that define the continent’s motoring narrative, shaping how the world sees African car culture one story at a time.
