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  • Old Eds Road race returns with Discovery Vitality to champion health and community

    Johannesburg, 05 August 2025 - The iconic Old Eds Road Race, in partnership with Discovery Vitality, returns on Sunday, 10 August 2025, bringing together thousands of runners, families, and fitness enthusiasts for one of Johannesburg’s longest-standing athletic events.
    Since its inception in 1908, the Old Eds Race has remained a cornerstone of the local road running calendar. This year’s even

  • Lace up for the Randburg Harriers Challenge with Discovery Vitality

    Johannesburg, 23 July 2025 - Get ready to move, connect, and give back! The Randburg Harriers Challenge returns this Sunday, 27 July, as the next exciting leg of the award-winning Discovery Vitality Run Series. Open to runners and walkers of all fitness levels, this vibrant community event blends fitness, fun, and purpose — with live music, a festive atmosphere, and the opportunity to support a me

  • Discovery Green and Southern Sun forge 10-year renewable energy partnership

    Discovery Green, a Discovery Limited business, is proud to announce the signing of a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Southern Sun, South Africa’s leading hospitality group. This agreement will see more than 90% of Southern Sun’s consumption across seven flagship sites powered by clean, renewable energy wheeled from some of the country's largest wind and solar farms through the national

  • Vitality named official Wellness Partner of HYROX South Africa

    Johannesburg, 14 July 2025 - Discovery Vitality is proud to announce its official partnership with HYROX South Africa, the world’s fastest-growing fitness racing series. This exciting collaboration introduces a dynamic new way for Vitality members to stay active, push their limits, and earn Vitality points through participation in HYROX events and training.
    As part of this partnership, Vitalit

  • Vitality Health International partners with Acacia Health Insurance to launch innovative, healthy living reward-based insurance

    Accra, Ghana, 10 July 2025 – Health insurance provider, Vitality Health International in partnership with leading in-market insurer Acacia Health Insurance, recently hosted an engaging roundtable discussion in Ghana, to highlight the transformative impact of wellness-driven health insurance. Discussions focused on how incentivising healthy behaviour can create a healthier, more productive workforc

  • Jozi gears up for the Rockies Gerald Fox Memorial Race with Vitality Run Series

    Johannesburg, 8 July 2025 – One of Johannesburg’s most anticipated races is back this weekend as runners and walkers of all fitness levels gather for the Rockies Gerald Fox Memorial Race, part of the Vitality Run Series.
    Race Details: Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025 Start Time: From 07:30 Start Locations:
    5 km – Zoo Lake Sports Club 10 km & 21.1 km – Jan Smuts Drive
    Finish Line: Ins

  • The smart move: How having life cover when you’re young is a power play for your future

    Concerts, weddings, and wild adventures – your crew is making memories. What about your future? Life insurance may not be on your radar yet but locking it in early could be the smartest financial decision you ever make. This Savings Month (July), Discovery Life shares insights on why young professionals should consider the invaluable benefits of life cover.
    Protecting your phone and car agains

  • Discovery wins Gold at the Qorus Innovation in Insurance Awards 2025

    24 June 2025: Discovery won the Gold Award for its Personal Health Pathways innovation at this year’s Qorus-NTT DATA Innovation in Insurance Awards, held at a ceremony in Warsaw on the 17th of June. Personal Health Pathways won the top accolade in the “Re-imagining the Customer Experience” category, which recognises innovations that significantly enhance the way that companies engage with customer

  • Discovery Vitality and Afrika Tikkun mark milestone moment with first running shoe handover in Diepsloot

    Johannesburg, 23 June 2025 - The first pairs of donated running shoes from Discovery Vitality’s Give2Move initiative were officially handed over to verified beneficiaries aged between 13 to 30 at an event hosted at the Afrika Tikkun Wings of Life Centre in Diepsloot.
    The Give2Move initiative, which encourages people across South Africa to donate new or gently worn running and sports shoes to h

  • On your marks, Joburg! The Vitality Run Series is here


    Johannesburg, 18 June 2025 - The award-winning Discovery Vitality Run Series (VRS) is back in Johannesburg and this time, it's set to paint the streets of Soweto pink on Saturday, 21 June 2025. Coinciding with both Youth Month and International Cancer Survivors Month, this impactful event unites thousands of South Africans in a celebration of resilience, remembrance, and wellness. It serves a

  • Discovery Schools Soccer celebrates 15 years of impact as 2025 season gathers pace


    Johannesburg,13 June 2025 – This year, the Discovery Schools Soccer programme celebrates 15 years of promoting health and wellness among South African youth through soccer. Since its inception in 2009, Discovery Schools Soccer has grown into one of South Africa’s most inspiring youth sport development platforms.

    The initiative includes primary and high school tournaments for boys and

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