Rijesh Govender is a contestant from Survivor South Africa: Malaysia.
A strategic force on the original Bajau tribe, Rijesh found himself straddling the middle of two powerful alliances. As time progressed, more of his tribemates became aware of his manipulative social strategies and deemed him a snake, a label that stuck with him for the remainder of his game. After the tribe switch, Rijesh's personal issues with his old tribemates, especially Amanda Hoosen, socially isolated him further. On Day 13, an explosive fight between him and Amanda sealed his fate and he was voted off unanimously.
Profile[]
Retrieved from mnet.co.za
| “ | I am friendly, I am sociable, but that doesn't mean that I am not going to screw you over. | ” |
Age: 30
Birth date: 22/6/1977
Star sign: Cancer
Lives in: Lyndhurst, Johannesburg
Occupation: Sales Executive
Rijesh, who grew up in Eshowe, takes great care of his body, spends many hours in the gym, and has done some modelling work. This former Natal high-jumper is used to juggling many jobs. From time to time you'll find him playing bartender at cool clubs.
Why could he survive in Malaysia? This colourful, sporty guy will crush anything that stands in his path. He really doesn't care to speak his mind, but is also a charming manipulator.
Describes himself as... "a well-groomed man who turns nasty when someone tramps on his toes."[2]
Survivor South Africa[]
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| Episode | Tribe Affiliation |
Challenge | Challenge Type | Sit-Out? | Result |
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| 1 | Bajau | Water Obstacle Course | Reward/Immunity | No | Won |
| 2 | TBA | Reward | No | Lost | |
| United We Stand | Immunity | No | Lost | ||
| 3 | Free For All | Reward | No | Lost | |
| Water Slaughter | Immunity | No | Won | ||
| 4 | The Fish Bucket | Reward | No | Won | |
| Switched Tribes, Day 9 | |||||
| 4 | Iban | The Battle | Immunity | No | Lost |
| 5 | Slip n' Slide | Reward | No | Won | |
| Rollerball | Immunity | No | Won | ||
| 6 | Tug of War | Reward | No | Lost | |
| The Rope Relay | Immunity | No | Lost | ||
| Voted Out, Day 13 | |||||
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Trivia[]
- Rijesh is the first LGBT contestant to compete on Survivor South Africa.
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