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
Riky Rick's death is a reminder of the 'tigers don't cry' mentality in society, ...

The SA Depression and Anxiety Group says rapper Riky Rick's death is reminder that SA is living in an epidemic of mental health difficulties "with ...

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Minimal increase in old age grant won't cover basic care needs of SA's elderly, ...

The Association for the Aged warned on Thursday that the R95 increase in the old age grant will fail to meet basic care needs of the elderly.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Home-schooled Durban girl scores world’s highest marks for accounting and ...

A home-schooled Durban girl has achieved the highest marks in the world for accounting and biology in the Cambridge International examinations.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Five KZN workers attacked by swarm of bees, one critical

Five workers were attacked by a swarm of bees, leaving one in a critical condition, in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
SA’s wild weather sees surge in household insurance claims

Changing weather patterns have resulted in more household insurance claims for wind, water and fire damage, says Old Mutual Insure spokesperson Lizo ...

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Security officer shot in Umlazi gun attack dies

A security officer who was shot in the head during an attack in Umlazi, south of Durban, on Monday has succumbed to his injuries.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Phoenix pupils stone cars and damage property during 'TikTok challenge'

Police had to disperse a crowd of unruly pupils in Phoenix, Durban, on Monday after they stoned cars and damaged school property while allegedly ...

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
One security officer dead, another critical in Umlazi shooting

A security officer has been killed while another is in a critical condition after a shooting in Umlazi, south of Durban, on Monday.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Protesters block doctors and nurses from reaching KZN hospital

Doctors and nurses at Osindisweni Hospital, north of Durban, were prevented from reaching the state facility by protesting residents on Monday.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
SA has the most Insta-worthy scuba diving spot in the world: survey

SA has trumped the Bahamas for having the most Instagram-worthy scuba diving spot in the world.