Devi Sankaree Govender | |
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| Born | September 5, 1972 [1] |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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Devi Sankaree Govender (born 5 September 1972) is a South African investigative journalist, television personality, and media professional. She is best known for her long-standing role as a journalist and presenter on Carte Blanche, M-Net's flagship investigative programme, as well as hosting her own talk show, The Devi Show. [4] [5] [6]
Govender was born in Umzinto, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She began her journalism career at age 21 as a freelance presenter at SABC Radio while completing a BA at the University of Natal. [1]
She went on to earn an Honours in Drama and Performance Studies, a Higher Diploma in Education, a postgraduate diploma in Business Management, and an MBA from the University of Natal. [7]
Govender started in radio, hosting chat and music shows on Lotus FM before entering print media. In 1998 she became a weekly columnist, later Durban features editor, for the Sunday Times. Her television breakout came in 1996 as a continuity presenter on SABC 1's Eastern Mosaic. [8]
She joined Carte Blanche in 2002, where her investigative work included coverage of corruption at medical institutions, the Arms Deal, health crises, and scandals like Nkandla. [9]
In 2020 she launched The Devi Show on e.tv and eNCA. The series won the South African Film and Television Award for Best Factual Programme in 2021, [10] and she was also awarded Presenter of the Year award in 2024. [11] [12]