The MG Car Club was established in 1930 in Abingdon, England, on the site of the original MG factory. The Club has a membership exceeding 10000 spread over 103 centres throughout the world. The South Cape Centre based in Knysna on the Garden Route was established in February 2007. There are currently 87 members, with over 110 cars.
ABOUT US
Early in 2006, a number of enthusiastic MG owners held informal discussions about forming a club based in Knysna. The meeting was unanimously in favour and Ross Lawson, Ricky Cooper and Peter Vadas were given the go-ahead to form a sub-group under the auspices of Port Elizabeth Centre.
Much lobbying with local MG owners followed and, on the 27th February 2007, a founding meeting was convened at the Knysna Angling Club. 23 interested parties signed the attendance register and the club was officially formed, with office bearers elected and decisions taken regarding regular runs and noggins.
At the Port Elizabeth International Indaba in September 2008, the South Cape Centre was granted its autonomy as an independent centre of the MG Car Club by Brian Woodhams, Overseas Director of the parent body in the UK.
MEMBERSHIP
The Club currently (August 2025) has 87 fully paid up members, owning more than 110 MGs. Several more exist in Knysna and efforts continue to try to bring those MGs into the Club. Many members have more than one MG and there are a number of cars currently being repaired, refurbished or rebuilt.
ACTIVITIES
The first event organised was the October 2006 Cape Centres gathering at Lake Brenton, Knysna. 38 MGs registered for the event, with an additional 4 local cars participating. Because our club was at such a fledgling stage at that time, fewer of our locals attended than was hoped for, probably because we did not have our communication channels properly in place.
A calendar of events is drawn up annually which allow members to plan ahead. Events for the forthcoming month are advertised in the monthly newsletter and via WhatsApp. In addition, all members, plus some potential members, are reminded of an upcoming events by email. This system has proved invaluable in swelling attendance numbers. Either a noggin or a run takes place monthly and additional “Tech Talks" arranged from time to time. A breakfast run is held on the last Sunday of each month, along with a number of 4-5 day tours a year which include members of the Triumph Club, our sister club.
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An event attendance register is maintained: data is gathered and points scored for the awarding of the floating Club Trophy. Competitive events are held and a similar trophy is available for the winners.
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A total of 4 floating trophies are awarded at the AGM each year (click to view trophies and past winners):
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Antart Trophy – Most Enthusiastic Member
Bulldog Trophy - Most Enthusiastic MG T-Type Member
Chequered Flag Trophy - Most Successful Member
Competitions Trophy
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CAR CLUB REGISTER
A register of all the MGs in the Club is maintained by the Club Secretary and the details of all cars together with a photograph are recorded. To update any of your or your cars' details, download the Members Car Registration Form and return to the address provided on the form.
CONSTITUTION
The club constitution is available for download in PDF format below.