The General Manager of Time Square Casino, Ruben Gooranah, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of April 2026. His departure marks the conclusion of 38 years of dedication and distinction within the Sun International Group, where he has been a pillar of the gaming and hospitality industry.
Gooranah joined Sun International in October 1988 as a Count Clerk at Venda Sun. Although he began his professional journey in the finance department, his passion for the industry led him to transition into gaming, where he became a Slots Manager in 1998. Over the years, his career spanned various regions across South Africa, including Limpopo, the Eastern Cape, the North West, the Free State, and the Western Cape. He held pivotal roles at numerous properties, including General Manager of Morula Sun Casino and Hotel and Slots Manager at both GrandWest Casino and Thaba’Nchu Sun.
Beyond property management, Gooranah made a lasting impact on the group’s technical infrastructure. In 2010, he was appointed to lead the Enterprise Gaming System Project, serving as the Business Manager for Gaming at the central office. In this capacity, he successfully oversaw the national rollout of the Bally EGS system, a major upgrade to Sun International’s gaming operations.
His leadership further expanded in 2013 when he was promoted to Regional General Manager, Casinos, overseeing multiple business units such as Meropa, Windmill, and Wild Coast. He also served as an Executive Director on several casino boards.
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Since 2020, Gooranah has been the Complex General Manager at Time Square Casino, one of the country’s premier entertainment complexes. He is widely recognized for his practical leadership style and exceptional ability to stay attuned to every detail. Whether monitoring slot machine occupancy in real-time or understanding the intricacies of the Sun Arena’s sound system, Gooranah remained deeply involved and approachable.
As he prepares to step away, Gooranah shared: “I have had an amazing career at Sun International and the opportunity to work with great people, lead passionate teams, and operate in a truly exciting industry. I have always believed in teamwork and empowering people to reach their true potential. Seeing people grow within Sun International and live out their passion will always stay with me.”
The Sun International Group expressed its gratitude for his exceptional contribution and unwavering commitment over the past 38 years. “Thank you, Ruben, for your leadership and dedication to Sun International. We wish you all the best in this new chapter.”
He envisions his retirement as a time to enjoy life’s simple pleasures and reconnect with loved ones. Ruben Gooranah plans to spend quality time with his wife, Doreen, and then indulge in leisure activities like golf, visit family in Mauritius, and pursue hobbies he had limited time for before.
