KWAZULU-NATAL

Sibaya comes of age

Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom celebrates with renovations and jackpot winners. Top KwaZulu-Natal holiday destination Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom has come of age and celebrated its 18 th birthday on 1 December 2022, with infrastructure upgrades, winners and cake.

Located close to King Shaka International Airport, the Sun International property offers a perfect blend of relaxation and inspiration, with its unique Zuluinspired architecture, surrounded by lush green hills and picturesque views of the Indian Ocean.

Billed as ‘The Kingdom of Winners’, Sibaya continues to develop and grow future leaders within the gaming and hospitality industry, and also contributes significantly to the provincial fiscus, and is a key contributor to the local economy. “Together with the Sibaya Community Trust, close to R300-million has been ploughed back into community projects and welfare since we opened our doors,” said Virath Gobrie, general manager.

Mr Gobrie said the Casino and Entertainment Kingdom continued to deliver in all facets of the business. “We are a distinctly African casino which provides a unique and exciting gaming and entertainment experience. We are passionate about our business, deliver exceptional customer service and recognise our people that contribute to the success of this organisation. Our valuable employees are treated with respect, our customers are immensely valued, our stakeholders continuously engaged, and shareholders are rewarded for their investment.”

To continue being a destination of choice, Sibaya has done upgrades to the casino and has planned a refurbishment of the Sibaya Lodge and the Royal Sibaya Hotel.

All third-floor rooms in the Sibaya Lodge and all 36 rooms at the Royal Sibaya Hotel will be renovated, while the casino’s Salon Privé will enjoy a soft refurb.

“As we celebrate our birthday, we also reflect over the years – including the most trying times as a result of the pandemic – with a tremendous sense of pride and accomplishment and look forward to an even brighter future,” Mr Gobrie said.