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  • Non-disclosure: a common reason life insurance claims are declined

    When you take out life insurance, you’ll be asked about your medical history and lifestyle. Being open and accurate upfront helps ensure that your cover works as intended. Missing information, even if left out unintentionally, can have adverse consequences for your cover and your loved ones’ financial security.

  • 7 estate planning questions every woman should ask herself

    No two women’s lives look the same. Whether you’re building a career, raising children, growing your wealth, starting over after a major life change or enjoying retirement, your estate plan should evolve with you. As your life changes, so do your responsibilities, priorities and the legacy you want to leave behind. That’s why estate planning should reflect your life today and the people who matter

  • 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
  • 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

  • The future of employee wellness: rewarding behaviour, not bailouts

    For human resources (HR) directors, wellbeing can feel like yet another priority that’s competing for limited budget and attention. But Guy Chennells, Chief Commercial Officer of Discovery’s Corporate and Employee Benefits division, argues that wellbeing is not a separate ‘nice to have’ spend item. It’s actually a multiplier of the investment which companies are already making in their people.

    Employee wellbeing isn't a 'nice-to-have', it's a multiplier of investment which companies are already making in their staff.
  • Discovery Invest targets retirement shortfall with new pre retirement solutions

    Johannesburg, 20 April 2026 – Only 10% of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably[1], reflecting an industry‑wide challenge where every day financial pressures, income volatility, poor saving behaviours, and increasingly complex markets undermine long‑term retirement saving during investors’ working lives.
    Across the retirement industry, it is widely understoodthat outcomes are shaped

  • Scholar transport: Know what to check to keep children safer

    Every school day, millions of South African children rely on scholar transport to get to and from school safely. For parents and caregivers, that daily journey is built on trust – trust that the vehicle is roadworthy, that the driver is qualified and that safety comes first.
    That trust has come sharply into focus after a series of tragic incidents involving scholar transport, highlighting just

  • Discovery welcomes Springbok stars Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Jesse Kriel as new ambassadors, championing a shared commitment to healthier, stronger futures

    Johannesburg, 12 March 2026 – Discovery today announced Springbok players Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Jesse Kriel as its newest brand ambassadors, deepening the organisation’s long-standing partnership with South Africa’s most influential sporting talents.
    Both athletes are recognised for exceptional performance on the field, but also for the daily discipline, long-term mindset, and commitme

    Discovery welcomes Springbok stars Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Jesse Kriel as new ambassadors
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