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
Reduce food prices and add food wastage laws, urges anti-hunger movement

Food is bought after transport and electricity, which means families will underspend on food by a minimum of 45%

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Cold and rain predicted as KZN hosts 98th Comrades, snow on Monday

Very cold and rainy conditions have been predicted for KwaZulu-Natal from Sunday — the day the province hosts the 98th Comrades Marathon.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Sardine run forces municipalities to ban swimming at beaches

As sardine fever escalates in KwaZulu-Natal, municipalities have banned swimming along the south coast from Port Edward to Isipingo.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Consider cricket pâté or mealworm pesto to pack a cheaper protein punch

They may evoke a ‘yuck’ response but worms and crickets could soon be served on South African plates because they pack more protein than chicken or ...

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Unexpected guest makes surprise arrival at Umhlanga baby shower

Guests at a baby shower hosted at a posh Umhlanga restaurant got more than they bargained for when the mum-to-be gave birth to a bouncing baby girl.

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Research spills the tea on green, black and rooibos

University of Pretoria boffins recently found the antioxidant content of certain types of tea can be likened to that found in recommended portions of ...

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
South Africans spending up to 80% of their take-home pay to service debt

Consumers are turning to loans to pay for increasing electricity, water and transport costs

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Rise in chronic bowel illness shows it’s more than just a bathroom disease

The disease is being highlighted in the week of World IBD Day, observed on May 19

Suthentira Govender Senior reporter
Scientists create 3D skin for cosmetic testing — because animals are worth it

Beauty without Cruelty South Africa says it will continue to push for a change in animal-based testing cosmetics laws in the country

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