SAFSMA

28/08/2026

Flames of Africa - Lifespace Invitational Cup 2026 was one for the books!

Here are some interesting stats about the event:

15 Teams

20 kg Ribeyes
26 kg Whole Chicken
16 kg Pork Fillet
12 kg Game Meat
Full pantry

150 kg charcoal
400 kg wood

8 Smokers
8 Braai's

5 International Teams
10 Local Teams

72 hrs on-site

8500 Crowd
1200 Photos
a ton new friends

R18000 total prize money
1 International ticket
1 Winner

Brought to you by SAFSMA - www.safsma.co.za

Lifespace
KARAN BEEF
Food Lover's Market Castle Gate
Northern Food Ingredients
Six Gun Grill
Smoke & Grind
Big George Custom Smokers
Flame and Flavour SA
Ace's Braai
BraaiBoy
Thirsty Traveller SA
BOM Brood
Amaris Game Breeders
BBQ World Cup & Expo

27/08/2026

Some more behind the scenes from Flames of Africa - Lifespace Invitational Cup 2026 that was held at Lavender Kontrei Mark

The commitment and dedication from the teams was amazing!

Next year we will bring an even bigger competition to South Africa!

Lifespace
KARAN BEEF
Northern Food Ingredients
Food Lover's Market Castle Gate
Grubhouse Diner
Big George Custom Smokers
BOM Brood SA
Ace's Braai
Flame and Flavour SA
Amaris Game Breeders
Smoke & Grind
BraaiBoy
Thirsty Traveller SA
BBQ World Cup & Expo

17/08/2026

A few behind the scenes photos of our pitmaster hard at work at Flames of Africa - Lifespace Invitational Cup 2026

Every effort went into their dishes, laser focus and dedication!

Lifespace
KARAN BEEF
Food Lover's Market Castle Gate
Six Gun Grill
Flame and Flavour SA
Smoke & Grind
BraaiBoy
Grubhouse Diner
Big George Custom Smokers
Northern Food Ingredients
BOM Brood
Lavender Kontrei Mark
BBQ World Cup & Expo
Thirsty Traveller SA
Ace's Braai
Hanroe Erasmus
jd_die_mieliepap_kok
Erich Landsberg
Up In Smoke Bbq
Spiceologist

13/08/2026

Flames of Africa - Lifespace Invitational Cup 2026 was an epic event this year!

Here are some of the dishes that was presented at the display tables...

Lifespace
KARAN BEEF
Grubhouse Diner
Food Lover's Market Castle Gate
Big George Custom Smokers
Northern Food Ingredients
Six Gun Grill
Lavender Kontrei Mark
Ace's Braai
Flame and Flavour SA
Amaris Game Breeders
BBQ World Cup & Expo
BOM Brood

12/08/2026

https://bbqunited.com/fire/meet-the-field-every-team-qualified-for-the-bbq-world-cup

10/08/2026

🔥 YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AN ENGINEER TO BE A BRAAI MASTER.
You just need the right spice... and a Traeger Grill 😃

Anyone can put meat on a fire.
But can become a BRAAI LEGEND.

We have have you covered on both with our Big 5 Spices and competition ..

Watch out for our Braai Day competition 2026 starting very soon! https://lnkd.in/dRMp6qmB YOU CAN WIN a Traeger Grill and a Big 5 hamper, all worth over R17,000

📦 Bulk orders available – place your order here: https://lnkd.in/dFEM9cjH

DM or contact us:
📞 012 546 1593
📍 212 Howard Street, Pretoria North

Spice up your meals the right way 👌

Quality spices. Real flavour. No compromise.

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

Meet your winners of the 2026 Flames for Africa Lifespace Invitational Cup.

🏅Pork:
1st = Genade Shoppe
2nd = Bison
3rd = Mountain Sizzlers

🏅Beef:
1st = Smoke Kings
2nd = Curated by Retha
3rd = Kings BBQ Moz

🏅Chicken:
1st = Genade Shoppe
2nd = Umami
3rd = Curated by Retha

🏅Venison:
1st = Bison
2nd = Genade Shoppe
3rd = Smoke Kings

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Congrats to all the teams that placed in each category and a special congrats to our 2026 Grand Champion (Genade Shoppe) and Reserve Grand Champion (Smoke Kings).