Devi Sankaree Govender Ends ‘The Devi Show’ After 6 Years, Warns Crooks She’s Not Done

• Investigative journalist Devi Sankaree Govender announced the end of The Devi Show after six years on air
• Govender, who also anchors Carte Blanche, teased a major new chapter while reassuring fans she is not leaving their screens entirely
• Offering a grand exit, the final episode will feature a fifth confrontation with one of the show's most prolific characters

After six unforgettable years of chasing down fraudsters and corrupt individuals, Devi Sankaree Govender has announced she is wrapping up The Devi Show.

The award-winning investigative journalist, who is also a familiar face on M-Net's Carte Blanche, broke the news to fans on 8 October 2026 via social media. Reflecting on three decades in television, Govender said she is preparing for "a whole new escapade."

"After 30 years on television (imagine!) I'm getting ready for a whole new escapade. I've had the privilege of telling extraordinary stories, interacting with super-cool South Africans and confronting a few rather interesting characters (you know The Ones)," she wrote.

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She acknowledged The Devi Show as "a special part of that journey" while making clear her decision to close this chapter is intentional, not forced.

Devi Sankaree Govender's warning to crooks

Before anyone in the shadier corners of South African business could breathe a sigh of relief, Govender had a pointed message ready. She was firm that her departure from the show does not mean retirement from accountability journalism.

"To my dear crooks — don't celebrate too early — I'm moving to a bigger space, and I have very interesting plans for 'us'," she said.

She also reassured her loyal viewers directly: "I'm not disappearing off your screens. The world is changing, and so is the way we connect. I want to meet you where you are and explore new possibilities."

A separate video post captured the essence of what the show stood for, with Govender declaring that after six years of chasing criminals through South Africa's streets, it was "mission accomplished."

The final episode

The last instalment of The Devi Show is set to air on Sunday, 11 October 2026, and Govender promised it will "end in grand style." The episode revisits the show's history with one of its most recurring subjects, George Webb, who first appeared as "the tenant from hell" back in 2020. This will mark his fifth confrontation with the show.

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"Leopards seldom change their spots — and so it was with #GeorgeWebb, who made his 1st appearance as 'the tenant from hell' way back in 2020. We confront him for the 5th time."

Govender also thanked viewers for trusting her with their stories over the years. For those who wish to revisit past episodes, she confirmed that the show's content will remain available on YouTube.

Watch Devi Sankaree Govender's announcement below.

Skeem Saam replaces Macks Papo

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared insight into a major change on Skeem Saam after Macks Papo's character was replaced.

The news arrives a year after Papo returned to the show, and viewers took to social media to share their reactions to his replacement.

Source: Briefly News