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
Ramaphosa hails late religious leader and lawyer Ashwin Trikamjee as ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Hindu leader Ashwin Trikamjee — who died on Wednesday night — as an “outstanding icon”.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
20-million South Africans have 51-million loans to borrow R2.5-trillion on ...

Milestones including moving out, starting tertiary education, landing a first job, getting married and having children all drive credit needs

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Skabenga's glitzy reign at Oyster Box comes to an end

The alley cat landed in butter at the five-star hotel where he rubbed shoulders with royalty and the uber rich for 16 years

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Corporate bullying to come under the spotlight at summit

Limited research shows 70% of those bullied leave their jobs and that 68% of victims are female employees who are bullied by other women in authority

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
'VIP guest numero uno' at Umhlanga's Oyster Box crosses 'rainbow bridge'

Umhlanga’s most famous feline Skabenga will no longer rule the posh halls of the Oyster Box hotel.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Local pharma company wins David vs Goliath battle to produce cheaper prostate ...

The victory is welcome news for prostate cancer patients in South Africa as the generic will be a saving of about R50,000 a year

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Lifestyle diseases and accidents responsible for SA’s mortality rates

South Africa's biggest killers in 2020 after Covid-19 were diabetes, influenza and pneumonia and road traffic fatalities.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Low-income earners spend more than half their disposable income on food, study ...

South Africans in low-income bands fork out more than half their earnings to put food on the table, according to the latest insights from a ...

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
The heavy burden of obesity weighing on South African health care

In SA 68% of women and 38% of men are obese which is a major contributor to preventable disease burden that includes diabetes and hypertension

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
The cost of VAT in an average food basket is hurting South Africans

The latest Household Affordability Index shows VAT accounts for more than 6% of South African consumers’ monthly food basket.