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Devi Sankaree Govender Biography

Basic Information

Stage Name: Devi Sankaree Govender
Real Name: Devi Sankaree Govender
Occupation: Television Personality, Investigative Journalist
Date Of Birth/Age: 49 years old (2022)
Place of Birth:
Gender: Female
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Perumal Moodley (Husband)
Education: UNISA
University of Natal

Biography

Devi Sankaree Govender is a famous investigative television journalist from South Africa. She is renowned for her fearless approach to journalism and is regarded as one of the top journalists in South Africa. Govender’s career spans two and a half decades and has inspired many up-comers in the industry.

In 1994, Devi obtained an Honours degree in Drama and Performance Studies, then proceeded to UNISA, where she bagged a Higher Diploma in Education in 1997. In 2000, she obtained a post-graduate diploma in Business Management at the University of Natal. By 2002, she had completed her MBA.

Devi began her career at the age of 21. She worked as a high school educator. She left the education sector after being offered a permanent position as a current affairs anchor and talk show host. She also freelanced for SABC 1’s Eastern Mosaic as a continuity presenter. This was when she had her television break in 1996.

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Devi Sankaree Govender joined the Sunday Times newspaper in 1998. She began writing a column, Devi on Sunday, every week. This continued for sixteen successive years. She joined the newspaper organization a year later. She became the features editor in Durban. In 2004, Govender was decorated with the prestigious British Council scholarship for creative writing.

In January 2002, Govender joined the Carte Blanche team. It is a South African investigative journalism program that airs during prime-time viewing on M-Net every Sunday night. This made her the youngest investigative journalist on the team amongst her colleagues. Most of the stories she worked on have made headlines.

Some of these stories include the health crises in the Eastern Cape, Robert Mugabe’s “Operation Murumbatsvina” campaign, Nkandla and the Oscar Pistorius Trial, the Inge Lotz murder, and the Medical University of South Africa. Govender has stated that working at Carte Blanche has been one of the most significant privileges of her life. She said, “Every day I’m reminded of how privileged I am. Whistle-blowers trust us with their lives, and through them, we are able to shine a light in all those dark corners.”

She has won several awards for her work and grown famous across South Africa and Africa, gaining praise from all and sundry. Based on her wealth of experience, Devi also coaches senior managers on interview techniques, crisis communication, and media strategy.

Age

Devi Sankaree Govender has not revealed her full birthday to the general public. However, an article on her official blog affirms that she turned 46 in 2019. That means she would be 49 in 2022.

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Husband

Devi Sankaree Govender is happily married to Perumal Moodley. The couple is blessed with two beautiful children whose ages are two years apart. According to Devi’s bio on Briefly.co, she and her husband are age mates.

Shows

Devi Sankaree Govender is famous for being one of the Investigative journalists on the Carte Blanche show. She is also the youngest amongst her colleagues. Her work on the show has gained major attention, and some of her topics have made headlines.

She currently hosts her own show “Devi” on e.tv and eNCA.

Contact Details

Fans looking to connect with Devi can follow her official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also email her at devi@devihq.com or reach out to her via her official blog.

What happened to Devi Sankaree Govender?

Devi Sankaree Govender left Carte Blanche after 18 years and started a new show titled ‘Devi,’ airing Friday nights on both e.tv and eNCA.

What is Devi Sankaree doing now?

She is the host of the show ‘Devi,’ airing Friday nights on e.tv and eNCA.

How do I contact the Devi show?

Please email devi@devihq.com or reach her via social media or her official blog.

What is the Devi show about?

It takes viewers into the lives of a range of well-known guests. She said, “my team and I are creating 30 minutes of in your face Friday night television. You will be outraged.  You will laugh.  You will be inspired while we keep it very real,”
Who is Devi married to?

Devi is married to Perumal Moodley

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