History

Sun International Limited was incorporated in South Africa on 11 July 1967. In 1984, Kersaf Investments Limited (“Kersaf”) was established and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, acquiring an interest in the Sun International Group, which had been founded the previous year. Over the next two decades, the Group shifted its focus from shipping, cinemas, and restaurants to concentrate on hospitality and gaming, ultimately consolidating under the Sun International brand. In 2004, Kersaf officially adopted the name Sun International Limited (SIL), cementing its transformation into a focused leisure and entertainment group.

Sun International is the leading casino operator in Southern African, holding a market capitalisation of approximately 11.95 billion ZAR. Beyond gaming, the Group owns and operates a portfolio of resorts, luxury hotels, timeshare, and world-class entertainment venues, making it one of Africa’s most prominent tourism and leisure companies.

Throughout its history, Sun International has pioneered tourism development across multiple regions — from shaping South Africa’s leisure landscape in the 1970s, to contributing to Mauritius’ early tourism growth, and transforming Paradise Island in the Bahamas into a global destination. This spirit of innovation continues to define the Group’s approach today.

With a proud legacy and proven track record, Sun International continues to ensure guests love every moment, while building sustainable partnerships with governments, communities, and industry stakeholders. Our focus remains on the development, operation, and management of gaming, hotels and resorts positioning us to capture growth opportunities and extend our leadership through innovation, depth of expertise, and a commitment to excellence.