Not content with merely helping KwaMagxaki High School refurbish their consumer studies classroom, Boardwalk hotel and casino expanded on the social upliftment initiative with a R700 000 bursary project to help pupils graduate with cheffing industry qualifications. Five 2021 matriculants graduated last month with National Certificates in Professional Cookery Programme from the International Hotel School, thanks to a bursary from the Sun International hotel in Gqeberha. The students also received a monthly stipend to enable them to concentrate fully on their studies. Three of the students – Yonela Chophela, Ntombizanele Mthunzini and Bulelwa Nogqala – will start work as permanent employees
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Sibaya Community Trusts celebrates R250-million milestone spend on philanthropy Dignitaries, recipients, guests, and members of the media joined in the glittering celebrations as the Sibaya Community Trust commemorated the milestone of spending R250 million on philanthropic responsibility. The Sibaya Casino was the venue for last Friday’s glamorous event, where Chairman of the Sibaya Community Trust, Vivian Reddy and his wife, Sorisha Naidoo, united with trustees to celebrate the noteworthy achievement and highlight how their passion for making a tangible difference made the organisation one of the largest investors in social upliftment within KwaZulu-Natal. Addressing guests, Reddy said that Sibaya Community
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Winners of the Wild Coast Sun’s inaugural Eagles Business Awards, created to bolster a diversified business community, have been announced. A gala dinner was held at Sun International’s only beachfront resort, 170km south of Durban, on March 10, where General Manager Peter Tshidi honoured winners with certificates. “Small companies are the backbone of our economy, accounting for about 60% of all employment in South Africa. At Wild Coast Sun, we are proud to help enable this vibrant sector with the skills and training they need to be a success. At the same time, it is imperative that we reward those
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A Bolt driver has won over a million playing poker at Carnival City, and plans to use the money to expand his vehicle fleet. Tables Shift Manager Justice Madiba said the lucky Sun International MVG guest, who asked not to be named, won the progressive jackpot of R1,3-million in the early morning hours of Wednesday morning. It was the second notable win for the man, a regular at Carnival City since 2001. “In January last year, I won R162 000 on the Lady Luck machine, and have also won bingo three times,” said the man, who has a wife and four
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A decade of luxury and simple hospitality The unexpected garden oasis of The Maslow has been welcoming guests to Sandton’s financial district for the past decade, and while small details might have changed, it is still focused on doing hospitality simply, but exceptionally. The 281-room property opened its doors in December 2012 after a R250-million refurbishment, and has had three general managers at the helm – starting with Johan Scheepers, Ashwin Jose and the current incumbent, Herman Swart. Before transforming into The Maslow, it was the Southern Sun Grayston Hotel, and a Holiday Inn in the 1980’s. The Maslow became
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The eagerly-anticipated Boardwalk Mall in Gqeberha opened its doors in March, rejuvenating the popular Sun International hotel, casino and retail complex and providing much needed employment in Gqeberha. During the 16-month construction phase, 1 146 workers were employed, and once the Mall is completed in September, 1 500 permanent jobs will be created, showcasing a rise in economic activity post the unprecedented downturn caused by the pandemic. Zibele Sabisa, a 32 year-old from Joe Slovo started working at the mall in March as a security guard, after being unemployed since 2019. “This job came as the answer to my prayers,” the
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Lereko Secondary School supports female learners. Lack of access to sanitary products can contribute to school absenteeism, and with the handover of a sanitary pad vending machine to a Bloemfontein school, Windmill Casino has helped to keep 600 young women at their desks. “Each of the 600 girls will be provided with a monthly token which they use at the vending machine that dispenses sanitary pads. No girl should be missing school due to lack of access to proper sanitary products and Windmill Casino hopes that the donation of the machine will help these young women focus on their studies
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Golfing professional speaks of his love for the South Coast After qualifying as a club professional, Zimbabwean-born Fred Beaver worked in Swaziland for two years, and aged 26, joined an as-yet unopened golf course at a resort located in what was then the Transkei. An inauspicious start, one might think, but one which has endured. Next year marks four decades since Beaver arrived at the Wild Coast Sun; he is one of the longest standing employees at the resort which just celebrated its 40th year in business. The Wild Coast Sun is recognised among the most beautiful golfing ranges in
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Previously unemployed musician now has a permanent gig at the resort Ephraim Mkhwanazi was unemployed until the day he walked into the restaurant at Sun International’s beach-side resort, Wild Coast Sun, and asked to play a few songs on the piano. Now a firm favourite of the guests, he serenades those at Lagoon Bar with old favourites such as Lionel Richie’s “I don’t know much, but I know I love you” and Tshepo Tshola’s “Papa”. Mkhwanazi was familiar with Wild Coast Sun, having trained there in 2019, and returning last year to be a porter. General Manager Peter Tshidi was
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