SCASA: Gauteng Regional Barista competition 2026 results

Thursday, 12 March, 2026

The SCASA Gauteng regional barista competition took place at Hostex on Sunday and Monday and saw 6 baristas qualify for the Nationals. 

The TOP 6 are: 

1. Xander Venter - Robin Chat Coffee
2. Munashe Gumbo (aka Uncle Nash!)  Father Coffee
3. Christiaan Jacobs - CIRO
4. John Evans - Blank Supplies
5. James Odendaal - Culture Coffee
6. Keilen Cornellison  - Pulse 99 Coffee