New owner, new name, new future for Tintswalo At Waterfall

4 Apr 2018

Tintswalo At Waterfall, a short drive from Johannesburg, has been acquired by entrepreneur and restauranteur of the Codfather name, George Sinovich, and will now be known as Riboville. Sinovich, who has always had a passion and love for the hospitality and food industry, will take over the reins at the newly branded boutique hotel, conference venue and restaurant.

Tintswalo at Waterfall (Images Supplied)

The Sinovich’s incredible story began in 1974 when a bet placed on a horse called Riboville, who was 20-1 outsider to win in the Durban July, turned out to be just the right bet, when through a series of extraordinary events, the horse romped to the finish line four lengths ahead of the nearest rival, a feat which has never been matched. This extra-ordinary win turned out to be a crucial financial windfall to the Sinovich family, a family who have transformed through the generations from farmers to land developers, to restauranteurs and now hospitality provider with an instinctual eye for excellence.

Their new five-star stable is not only about betting on a good business horse, it is something symbolic of the spirit of this family. A soul of success and the stamina it takes to transform intangible luck into a true fortune.

It is, for this reason, the establishment at Waterfall will be known simply as Riboville.

New owner, new name, new future for Tintswalo At Waterfall

Talking at a recent business breakfast about his new acquisition, Sinovich had this to say. “After building successful and reputable restaurant businesses (The Codfather) and operating in hospitality for decades, the opportunity to purchase this world class establishment and transform it into a real winner is not only about an investment, it is about true inspiration. Inspiration, at a point in history where the triangle of timing, chance and opportunity have come together again to change the future.”

Riboville has some exciting plans to enhance the establishment in the near future, but for now, it will continue to deliver five-star accommodation in its 16 spacious suites, diverse meeting spaces in fully serviced, well-equipped conference rooms and an exclusive boardroom, and top culinary experiences.