CubeCo Durban Spring 2025

Inside the hall at Kloof Senior Primary, the steady rhythm of twisting plastic and the tap of hands hitting timing mats set the pace for a full day of action. Twenty-one competitors gathered in Durban, South Africa, on September 27, 2025, ready to test their skills across six different events and eleven rounds of play. CubeCo Durban Spring 2025 brought together a focused field eager to push through every bracket, from classic puzzles to heavy big cubes, creating a lively atmosphere where every single turn mattered.

The tightest battle of the entire weekend unfolded in the final round of the 2x2x2 Cube, where the race for the top spot came down to less than a single second. Christian Swartz clinched first place with a blistering winning average of 2.73 seconds, having laid down a best single of 1.75 seconds along the way. Waseem Hoosain pressed him right to the limit, claiming the second podium spot with an average of 3.58 seconds, while Yusri Shaik Pillay secured third place with a 4.91 average.

That close encounter set the stage for Hoosain to deliver an exceptional performance throughout the rest of the schedule. In the premier 3x3x3 Cube event, Hoosain took the title after three hard-fought rounds, leading the 3x3 results with an impressive winning average of 8.91 seconds and a best single of 8.11 seconds. Swartz followed closely behind in second position with an average of 10.04 seconds, while Dalton Bosman rounded out the podium in third with an average of 11.00 seconds.

Hoosain was far from finished in his pursuit of gold at CubeCo Durban Spring 2025. Across the heavier puzzles, his control was unmatched. In the 4x4x4 Cube, he earned the victory with a 35.91 average and a top single of 30.90 seconds, holding off Swartz who took second in 41.79 and Bosman in third at 46.17. Hoosain then added another triumph in the 6x6x6 Cube, recording a winning average of 2:27.92 and a 2:09.66 single, finishing ahead of Casey Milos at 2:38.31 and Bayden Boesak at 3:51.02.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several solvers seized the opportunity to produce remarkable milestones and massive personal improvements. Zyan Bedhram showed incredible progress across three events, lowering their personal best in the 2x2x2 Cube by 53.2 percent down to 4.66 seconds, alongside a 26.5 percent drop in the Pyraminx to 13.55 seconds. Aaron Noah Govender took on five separate disciplines, chopping 52.4 percent off their 3x3x3 Cube best with a mark of 10.76 seconds, while also logging a first ever attempt in the 6x6x6 Cube at 7:43.78 and a first Pyraminx solve at 25.84 seconds.

The progress continued through the ranks as Riaan Subramoney took on six events, achieving a best finish of fourth in the 7x7x7 Cube with a first attempt of 6:36.80, alongside a first 6x6x6 Cube run of 5:30.78. Agastya Nunkoo improved their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 31.4 percent to 11.09 seconds and their 3x3x3 Cube time by 26.1 percent to 21.58. Tariq Bositsumune trimmed their 2x2x2 Cube best by 18.2 percent to 5.80 seconds, while Kai Bedhram recorded a 22.6 percent drop on the Pyraminx down to 9.13 seconds. Taking on their first WCA competition, Elijah Scott registered an opening mark of 12.72 in the 2x2x2 Cube, and Christian Timothy Vardan delivered an initial 7.93 in the same event.

The side events and big cubes produced further high-caliber speedcubing moments throughout the afternoon. Grant Robert King captured the Pyraminx title at CubeCo Durban Spring 2025, posting a winning average of 5.05 seconds with a sharp 3.64 single across two rounds. Timothy Lawrance secured the runner-up position on Pyraminx with an average of 6.08 seconds, while Bosman earned another podium appearance in third place at 8.44 seconds.

The massive 7x7x7 Cube tested the endurance of six solvers over a single decisive round. Casey Milos took top honors with a steady winning average of 4:32.92 and a best single of 4:03.62. Bayden Boesak secured second place with an average of 5:19.88, while Hoosain returned to the podium once more to take third with an average of 5:27.90, closing out the action on the big stages.

By the time the final timers were packed away, South African competitors had locked up all eighteen available podium positions across the tournament. Every discipline showcased the dedication of the local speed cubing community, from the sharp turns of the Rubik's Cube to the long endurance tests of the higher-order puzzles. CubeCo Durban Spring 2025 concluded as a memorable cubing competition that rewarded precision, preparation, and poise under pressure.