Govender

Govender is a surname of Indian origin, from Gounder, found among Indian South Africans. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Karthy Govender, South African human rights commissioner and academic
 * Kessie Govender (1942–2002), South African playwright and actor
 * Maggie Govender, South African politician
 * Pregs Govender, South African activist
 * Rogers Govender (born 1960), Church of England dean
 * Ronnie Govender (1934–2021), South African playwright and writer
 * Venitia Govender, South African activist