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Discovery and Vodacom have partnered to deliver a simple but powerful online healthcare platform for the benefit of all South Africans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 April 2020 14:05

Free online COVID-19 screening and consultations available to all South Africans through Discovery and Vodacom partnership

Discovery and Vodacom have partnered to deliver a simple but powerful online healthcare platform for the benefit of all South Africans during the COVID-19 pandemic. This platform provides easy access for all South Africans to a COVID-19 risk tool, to help understand your personal risk for COVID-19 plus, where needed, to immediately schedule healthcare professional consultations and get advice.

Stay healthy at home and get rewarded with Discovery Vitality

27 March 2020 13:20

Vitality unlocks additional adjustments to its wellness programme to encourage South Africans to stay healthy and rewarded while at home

In support of our President’s call for our nation to heighten collective efforts in curbing the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home, Discovery Vitality is adjusting its wellness offering to members to encourage healthier choices during this 21-day period.

The Vitality Running World Cup, a global five week running competition, launches officially in partnership with UNICEF

5 March 2020 11:50

Vitality calls on every South African to run for their country and by doing so, help vaccinate children

Global, free-to-enter running competition open to all South Africans launches in Johannesburg, led by Wayde van Niekerk, and around the world in 180 countries. In partnership with UNICEF, Vitality aims to vaccinate one million children against deadly diseases, by donating vaccines on behalf of participants who complete their weekly runs.

The Vitality Running World Cup and UNICEF are partnering to ensure more children are vaccinated against deadly diseases.

2 March 2020 11:12

Vitality and UNICEF come together to vaccinate one million children, but you have to run for it.

The Vitality Running World Cup and UNICEF are partnering to ensure more children are vaccinated against deadly diseases. By getting more active and completing runs, runners can unlock one million vaccines, donated by Vitality.

27 February 2020 14:50

Get moving Joburg – the Discovery 947 Rhythm Run is here!

Johannesburg, South Africa: Joburg’s hippest race – the Discovery 947 Rhythm Run promises to get people moving in more ways than one. The race – and after party with live music from SA’s top DJs – is set to light up the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on Saturday, 30 May 2020.

Discovery Group Chief Executive, Adrian Gore, delivered the Group’s results for the six months ended 31 December 2019 today in Sandton.

20 February 2020 10:21

Discovery delivers robust half-year results with elevated investment in strategic new initiatives

The Group highlighted results for the period ended 31 December 2019, characterised by substantial investment in new initiatives and a strong performance from the core businesses with the exception of VitalityLife: • Net asset value increased by R1 598 million • Total new business API increased 17% to R11 116 million • Normalised profit from operations decreased 7% to R3 551 million

15 February 2020 08:43

Get moving KZN – The Vitality Run Series is here!

Vitality is turning KwaZulu-Natal orange. For the first time ever, the Discovery Vitality Run Series (VRS) will partner with the city’s iconic races to get more citizens onto their streets.

10 February 2020 13:05

The Vitality Running World Cup is off the starting blocks

Discovery Vitality today announced that registration is open for the Vitality Running World Cup, the annual, free-to-enter, knockout running competition gives both active and inactive people the opportunity to Move More. Taking place in 180 countries, from 5 March to 5 April 2020, the Vitality Running World Cup will allow countries to compete against each other for top spot.

7 January 2020 15:29

Discovery Miles 101: how Vitality members can earn and spend them in 2020

From January 2020, Vitality members and Discovery Bank clients can earn Discovery Miles – the new rewards currency that will be widely accepted, easy to earn and spend for Vitality members, who have up to now earned Vitality Rewards Points.

2 December 2019 14:55

New Vitality Health International Division and leadership changes to drive Discovery’s global health insurance initiatives

Discovery today announced the establishment of a new business unit, Vitality Health International (VHI).

Discovery Insure CEO Anton Ossip (left) hands over the car keys to 2019 winner, Peterus Wagner, accompanied by ChildSafe chairperson Professor Sebastian Van As (right).

26 November 2019 14:42

Discovery Insure spearheads collaboration to eliminate child deaths on SA roads

The programme combines telematics technology from Discovery Insure and education to promote good driving behaviour that makes transport to and from schools safer for children.

Participants at the start of the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg

17 November 2019 16:47

Cyclists took to the road for the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg

The streets of Johannesburg were awash with enthusiastic cyclists who rode à bloc in Joburg’s iconic and most-loved cycling event. This year’s event attracted roughly 23, 000 cyclists as well as 20 000 eager supporters. The Discovery 947 Ride Joburg is the world’s second-largest timed cycling race and features cyclists ranging from beginner to elite every year.

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