Discovery Health adds funded depression treatment and additional digital mental health support tools to its health insurance offering, Flexicare from 2027
A study by Discovery Insure, Johns Hopkins University and Affective Mobility – involving 5,000 Discovery Insure clients across 1.7 million trips and 15 million kilometres of real-world driving – has found that drivers who receive hyper-personalised, AI-powered in-car coaching record measurable improvements across five risky driving behaviours, especially cellphone use while driving.
Skukuza, 8 October 2026 - South African National Parks (SANParks) and Ampli Energy today announced a landmark private-sector renewable energy sponsorship agreement for South African conservation, starting with Kruger National Park (KNP) in its centenary year. The supply is equivalent to more than 25% of the park’s annual electricity consumption and will help advance KNP’s sustainability and decarb
Bushbuckridge, 05 October 2026: The Breast Health Foundation, in partnership with Discovery and the Mpumalanga Department of Health, recently launched the Pfukani Mobile Clinic, a purpose-built, solar-powered medical unit that brings breast and cervical health services directly to rural communities in Bushbuckridge. Established through a public-private partnership, it is the first mobile clinic of
Discovery unveils wide-ranging 2027 enhancements across its ecosystem, led by the continued evolution of its Superbank proposition. New benefits include richer flight, fuel and Discovery Miles rewards, expanded healthcare and gap cover offerings, enhanced investment and employee benefits, and new wellness innovations designed to help members become healthier and more financially secure.
Discovery Health Medical Scheme contributions increase by between 7.4% and 8.9% for 2027, effective 1 January 2027. The Scheme will introduce a new plan, Active Core, on 1 January 2027. Active Core offers core medical scheme cover from R3,750 a month for a family of three, with a child dependant rate of R500 - the most affordable child dependant rate in the market.
Johannesburg, 1 October 2026 - Discovery Vitality today announced that its Vitality HealthyWeight programme now includes a doctor-led assessment, which may include anti-obesity medicines where clinically appropriate, to help people achieve responsible, lasting health improvements.
The launch accompanies a new Discovery Vitality white paper, Beyond Medication, which highlights the scale and pers
