Suthentira Govender Senior reporter

Suthentira Govender is a seasoned reporter with more than 20 years' experience in print and more recently digital journalism. During her 18 years at the Sunday Times, she has cut her teeth as a reporter under the guidance of experienced newshounds. She has a passion for telling provocative human interest stories, enjoys unpacking research and loves the occasional quirky story to delight and entertain audiences and readers.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Durban business confidence dips as global and domestic issues weigh, report ...

While confidence levels dropped, the mood remains positive, indicating the efficacy of the interventions to rehabilitate the city

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Surf lessons, Big Five and circus school to feature at SA's first Club Med

A flying trapeze, a big five game reserve, Zulu cultural-inspired décor and a surf school is what South Africa’s first Club Med is gearing up for ...

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Brace for traffic congestion during first of three long weekends

The N3 Toll Concession has warned motorists to expect congested traffic conditions and slower travel times as the first of three consecutive long ...

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
What a clot I got: the reality of bleeding disorders in SA

Women and girls with bleeding disorders face delayed diagnoses, misdiagnoses and limited access to appropriate care, says SA Haemophilia Foundation

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Memory and thinking problems associated with binge drinking

More than one in five drinkers are regarded as heavy episodic consumers of alcohol in South Africa

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
New research might burst your bubble on chewing gum

WEF says 2024 study points to possibility that microplastics — found in gum — can increase likelihood of heart attack, stroke or death

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Toxic workplaces squeezing out staff identified as 'quiet firing' tactic

The new trend of reducing the workforce by getting employees to quit is hard to prove

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
How climate change is messing with our internal thermostat

Resilience to heatwaves as a result of climate change requires more than personal action.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Pandemic habits helping South Africans make ends meet

A new survey shows cost-cutting habits depending on gender, age and geography

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Government’s VAT-free offal offer is not best nutritional choice: report

Critics say zero-rating frozen chicken portions, peanut butter and margarine would be more cost-effective and nutritious as sources of protein and ...