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  • Discovery named headline partner of the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD 2027, unlocks early access for Discovery Bank clients

    Johannesburg, 9 July 2026 – For the first time in the race's history, runners will be able to bypass the ballot for the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD (TTOM), provided they are qualifying Discovery Bank clients.
    Discovery today announced that it has been named the official Health, Wellness and Banking Partner of the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD. The partne

    Discovery Bank clients will receive exclusive early access to the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD

  • Renewable energy by Discovery Green powers sustainably sourced timber

    Discovery Green, a Discovery Limited business, is proud to announce the signing of a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with JSE-listed company, York Timber Holdings (“York Timbers”), the largest solid wood processor in South Africa.. The agreement will support greater cost efficiencies in York Timbers' operations and marks a significant step in the company's ongoing journey to embed sustainab

  • Too young for life insurance cover? The data suggests otherwise

    Discovery Life claims data shows that serious illness and disability can affect young adults far earlier than many people expect. Over the last five years, Discovery Life paid R378 million in claims to clients under 30.
    Johannesburg, 22 June – If you’re in your 20s and building a career, life insurance may not be high up on your list of priorities. It can feel like something you’ll need later i

  • New Discovery Health report shows mortality declines by 5.6% over the past decade as earlier intervention and behaviour change improve outcomes

    The HealthTrend26 Report by Discovery Health is based on more than 60 million life-years of clinical, lifestyle and behavioural data from Discovery Health Medical Scheme, covering over 2.7 million members. Over the past decade, mortality has declined by 5.6%, reflecting deliberate action through earlier diagnosis, better treatment and sustained behaviour change.

    Discovery Health launches the new HealthTrend26 report today.

  • Ahead of Youth Month, corporate South Africa rallied around volunteering as a pathway to employability

    09 June 2026, Johannesburg, South Africa – Corporate leaders, global volunteer organisations, youth development practitioners and technology partners gathered at Discovery’s Sandton head office in May 2026 for a high-level dialogue focused on one of South Africa’s most urgent priorities: creating meaningful pathways for young people into the economy.
    Hosted by Discovery in partnership with the

  • Make Estate Planning simple, fast and more affordable with Discovery

    Discovery Wills and Trust Services and the enhanced Discovery Estate Preserver make estate planning simpler, faster and safer by helping South Africans draft valid Wills and protect loved ones from the legal complexity and financial impact of winding up an Estate

  • AURA Partners with Discovery to Power Launch of Discovery 911 Emergency Response Service

    Johannesburg, South Africa– 4 June 2026 – AURA, a life-saving technology platform making emergency response services more accessible and affordable, today announced its partnership with Discovery Insure, a division of Discovery Limited, to power the security response component of its new Discovery 911 virtual panic button offering.
    Available through the Discovery Insure app, Discovery 911 provi

  • Sleep has a “PR problem” and it’s costing us our health

    Johannesburg, 3 June 2026 - Discovery has welcomed world-renowned sleep scientist Professor Matthew Walker to South Africa, where he delivered a compelling call to reframe sleep as a critical driver of health, performance and longevity. His visit comes at a time when sleep is increasingly emerging as a defining health issue of modern life and coincides with the successful launch of Vitality Sleep

  • UCT signs long term renewable energy agreement with Discovery Green

    Johannesburg, 2 June 2026 – The University of Cape Town (UCT) has signed a groundbreaking long term renewable electricity supply agreement with Discovery Green as part of a broader strategic partnership focused on advancing sustainable energy and skills development.
    The agreement represents the first long term power purchase agreement (PPA) concluded between an energy trader and a public insti

  • South Africans bought 23% less fuel in May as fuel price pressure continues

    New Discovery Insure data shows that motorists filled up less and made fewer trips in May as high fuel prices continue to change how they travel and commute – with diesel drivers cutting back the most.
    Key insights:
    Compared to January and February, motorists bought 23% less fuel and made 17% fewer fuel transactions in May. South Africans also drove 9% less. Diesel drivers cut back the mos

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