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Targeted strategies needed to stem global tsunami of lifestyle diseases

Targeted strategies needed to stem global tsunami of lifestyle diseases

Stats SA report indicates lifestyle diseases as the fastest-growing cause of death among South Africans Discovery says targeted and coordinated strategy needed among all stakeholders to change population behaviour and stem global tsunami of lifestyle diseases Interventions include lifestyle and behaviour modification, workplace wellness programmes and public policy shifts
A new report release

​Discovery Vitality encouraged by the revised sugar tax design announced by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in his 2017 Budget Speech.

Why we welcome a sugar tax

Discovery Vitality encouraged by the revised sugar tax design announced by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in his 2017 Budget Speech.

Richard Murray wins the 2017 Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town men's elite race

SA sweeps podium in men's elite Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town

Cape Town
The first day of the Discovery Get Active weekend drew to a close on Saturday 11 February with the triumphant ring of the South African anthem. The men’s elite sprint race was dominated by green and gold with Richard Murray in first place despite a 10-second transition penalty. He was followed closely by Olympic bronze medalist Henri Schoeman and Wian Sullwald in third.
Murray was

Discovery to host Get Active weekend in Cape Town

Discovery to host Get Active weekend in Cape Town

Entries are now open for the third Discovery Duathlon Cape Town and the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town. On the 11th and 12th of February, Cape Town will play host to the Discovery Duathlon Cape Town and the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town.

David Beckham to address the Discovery Leadership Summit

David Beckham to address the Discovery Leadership Summit

Discovery announced that David Beckham will be addressing the Discovery Leadership Summit to be held in Sandton, Johannesburg on 14 November 2016. The Summit is a flagship, global thought-leadership event that enables the sharing of intellectual capital to contribute to leadership in business, government and civil society.

Big Concerts and Discovery partner to bring South Africa exclusive access to music and events

Big Concerts and Discovery partner to bring South Africa exclusive access to music and events

Discovery and Big Concerts today announced a strategic alliance, with Discovery Card becoming the official credit card partner of Big Concerts, South Africa’s leading concert promoter and a part of Live Nation Entertainment, with the goal of connecting fans to their favourite global artists and driving growth of international live touring in South Africa.

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