JOSEPH MATHEATAU

SOUTH AFRICA'S FIRST BLIND BARISTA

“I’m Joseph Matheatau. I am a barista without sight.  I’m proud to be blind. I lost my sight, but I never lost my dreams and goals in life. I came across lots of challenges, but I never gave up and never will. I may not see the rays of the sun nor the rain drops, but I can feel it on my skin.”

“I’m really humbled to show the world what I’m capable of doing and for that young boy and girl out there never to give up on your dreams despite the challenges you might come across. I share my life experiences how I managed to pull through despite the adversities I was faced with.”

After many challenges, burnt fingers and blisters, Joseph became a master of the craft and today makes all the drinks on the menu: espressos, cappuccinos, lattes… you name it.

"It's never easy to be a blind barista as I rely on my senses, smell, hearing, touching and I visualize to complete my project."

“I’m really humbled to show the world what I’m capable of doing and for that young boy and girl out there never to give up on your dreams despite the challenges you might come across. I share my life experiences how I managed to pull through despite the adversities I was faced with.”

Let Joseph inspire you with his life story.

The crowd taking photos of Joseph's coffee demo at the Spar Franchise Conference
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Joseph full of smiles
Joseph Matheatau
Joseph at Alfred Stamper Primary School inspiring the little ones

AGAINST ALL ODDS, MAKE IT HAPPEN