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.
Ramaphosa hails late religious leader and lawyer Ashwin Trikamjee as 'outstanding icon'
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Hindu leader Ashwin Trikamjee — who died on Wednesday night — as an “outstanding ...
Low-income earners spend more than half their disposable income on food, study finds
South Africans in low-income bands fork out more than half their earnings to put food on the table, according to the ...
Beloved uShaka dolphin Kelpie dies
Kelpie, the oldest and largest male dolphin at uShaka Marine World in Durban, has died.
More South Africans turn to personal loans as financial lifelines
Personal loans have become a lifeline for more South Africans over the past seven years and debt to income ratios for ...
WATCH | Dead juvenile whale washes ashore on Umhlanga beach
Scores of people gathered from early on Wednesday to see the carcass of a juvenile whale washed up on a beach in ...
Women are boosting SA’s sustainability efforts, but experts say empowerment remains ...
From scientists and sustainability managers to waste pickers and buy-back centre owners, women are boosting South ...
Women-only ‘SheBeen’, where safety is priority, opens in Soweto
A pop-up shebeen exclusively for women will launch in Soweto on Wednesday in tribute to the month dedicated to females.
Taxi strike is jeopardising Cape Town’s reputation as a tourist hotspot, says vehicle ...
The Southern African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has warned the ongoing taxi strike is threatening Cape ...
Food prices continue to surge with eggs, fish and sugar costing 5% more
Eggs, salt, white sugar, potatoes and apples cost struggling South Africans an additional 5% or more in July.
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 ...