Cubestuff Centurion Q3 2025

Ruben Grobler delivered the defining burst of speed in Centurion, South Africa, averaging a blistering 1.90 seconds in the 2x2x2 Cube final to seize top honours in the tournament's fastest event. The sub-two-second average, anchored by a best single of 1.66 seconds across two rounds, set the tone for an action-packed weekend of high-velocity solving. Shivaan Harichander secured the runner-up spot in the 2x2x2 Cube with a 2.73 average, while Juandré Jacobs finished third with 2.92. The thrilling short-puzzle finale immediately established the high standard that would define the entire gathering.

Held on September 6 and 7, 2025, at the Legacy Centurion Hotel, Cubestuff Centurion Q3 2025 brought together 73 competitors across 16 rounds and nine distinct disciplines. The premier classic speedcubing event, the 3x3x3 Cube, drew 68 competitors across three rounds of intense action. Shivaan Harichander claimed the headline victory, averaging 7.68 seconds and putting up the round's best single of 6.92 seconds to lead the field. Juandré Jacobs earned second place with a 7.98 average, while Isaac Scheepers rounded out the podium in third with an 8.35 mark, cementing some of the sharpest 3x3 results seen all year.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood as the centrepiece of the schedule, showcasing the precision and dexterity that make standard Rubik's Cube solving such a compelling spectacle. With three full rounds narrowing down the massive field, Harichander remained composed under pressure, delivering consistent sub-eight times when it counted most. Jacobs pushed hard in the final round, missing the top spot by three tenths of a second, while Scheepers held off the rest of the pack in a tightly contested top eight.

Beyond the flagship short puzzles, the competition featured a diverse array of categories that tested competitors across varied mechanical structures and solving strategies. Harichander added two more titles to his weekend haul, securing first place in the 4x4x4 Cube with a winning average of 34.59 seconds, barely edging out Ruben Grobler at 34.63 and Osman Badroodin at 34.64. Harichander also topped the Clock podium with a 10.04 average, ahead of Heinrich de Lange's 10.62 and Rhynard Steyn's 12.61, highlighting his exceptional versatility throughout the tournament.

Behind the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across their individual schedules. Abdulkareem Usman cut an astounding 67.8 percent from his 2x2x2 Cube mark, posting a new personal best of 3.89 seconds. Lewis Janse van Rensburg entered four events, chopping his 2x2x2 Cube time by 62.9 percent down to 3.01 seconds and setting a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 28.36 seconds, which was 41.2 percent faster than his previous mark. Lenita Jacobs improved her 2x2x2 Cube best by 59.4 percent to 9.87 seconds, while Nicolas Hoogendoorn dropped his Pyraminx best by 47.7 percent to 9.83 seconds and took his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 1:21.31.

New frontiers and career breakthroughs continued throughout the roster at the Legacy Centurion Hotel venue. Dhruv Ranchod tackled six events, achieving a 6th place finish in 2x2x2 Cube with a personal best of 2.34 seconds that was 45.5 percent faster than before, alongside a first attempt at Clock in 21.94 seconds. Thembinkosi Ndlovu logged a 3x3x3 Cube best of 14.01 seconds, an improvement of 41.6 percent, and recorded a first attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 1:00.27. First-time WCA competition entrant Johan Kotze achieved an 11th place finish in Square-1 with a 29.97 single on his first attempt, while Craig Peeters debuted across five events, completing a 22.84 single in the 3x3x3 Cube and taking 19th place in Square-1.

The specialised puzzles produced plenty of drama of their own as well. In the Pyraminx, Rhynard Steyn secured victory from a field of 50 entrants with a 4.34 winning average and a best single of 3.13. Joshua Christian Marais mastered the one-handed format, winning 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 12.60 average, ahead of Osman Badroodin at 14.93 and Ruben Grobler at 15.72. The single-handed discipline requires exceptional finger strength and table technique, making Marais's 10.44 single one of the technical highlights of the weekend.

In the remaining events, Kagoentle Mokhabela clinched a razor-thin victory in Skewb with a 4.49 average, narrowly beating Heinrich de Lange at 4.52 and Grobler at 4.60. Square-1 went to Osman Badroodin, who dominated the 22-person field with a 9.45 average and a 7.10 single, finishing well clear of Nathan Swanepoel at 15.42. Heinrich de Lange demonstrated superior stamina on the twelve-sided Megaminx, taking first place with a 42.07 average, followed by Vincent Hazelton-Lagarrigue with 55.03 and Harichander with 56.86.

With 27 podium places claimed by South African competitors, the cubing competition showcased a thriving regional speed cubing scene across every discipline. From the lighting-fast turns of the 2x2x2 Cube final to the intricate algorithmic demands of Square-1 and Megaminx, the weekend served as a testament to the dedication of the 73 participants. As the final times were verified and entered into the record books, Cubestuff Centurion Q3 2025 concluded as a benchmark display of speed and consistency.