Brief
Devi Govender ends six‑year run of The Devi Show
The long‑running South African investigative programme aired its last episode on Sunday, with Govender looking toward new media formats.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On Sunday 11 October 2026, the final episode of South Africa’s investigative series The Devi Show aired, marking the end of a six‑year run hosted by Devi Sankaree Govender, according to bizcommunity.com.
Govender, who launched the programme in 2020 amid the COVID‑19 pandemic, said the series had become a “familiar fixture” in South African television, tackling consumer complaints, exposing alleged financial misconduct and holding the accused to account through “hundreds of investigations, numerous awards and years of compelling storytelling.”
In the closing broadcast, Govender declared “Mission accomplished!” and reflected on the show’s origins, noting that six years earlier the team set out “to expose wrongdoing, ask the uncomfortable questions and stand up for people who deserved answers.” She expressed pride in the programme’s legacy and announced that she is not retiring from questioning power, saying, “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved… I am so looking forward to what comes next.”
Govender highlighted the changing media landscape, observing that audiences now engage with stories in real time and connect directly with content creators. She said she wants to be part of that evolution, exploring “new storytelling” beyond traditional television and showing audiences “a few sides of me they have not seen before.”
The article notes that Govender’s career shifted in 2020 after 18 years with Carte Blanche. She moved to eMedia Investments, launching The Devi Show and crediting the partnership for the programme’s success, describing eMedia’s support as “extraordinary” and praising the editorial freedom it provided.
When asked about her next steps, Govender kept details private, stating only that her “passion for accountability and telling stories that matter is solidly sewn into my DNA” and that she will explore new ways to pursue that passion.
Key facts
- The Devi Show aired its final episode on 11 Oct 2026. (bizcommunity.com)
- Devi Sankaree Govender hosted the show since its launch in 2020. (bizcommunity.com)
- Govender said the media landscape has changed and she will explore new storytelling formats. (bizcommunity.com)
- Govender spent 18 years with Carte Blanche before moving to eMedia Investments in 2020. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “Devi Govender hosts final The Devi Show closing six year chapter”
