Over 7,8 million South Africans now own cryptocurrency, yet most haven’t considered what happens to their digital assets if they die. Harry Joffe, Head of Legal Services at Discovery Life, explains how to ensure your crypto doesn’t become inaccessible to the people you leave behind.
Discovery Insure research shows that poor and inconsistent sleep is one of the strongest predictors of vehicle accident risk, up to five times more predictive than traditional insurance risk factors. The findings have led to the launch of Vitality Drive Sleep Points to encourage healthier sleep habits and ultimately make South Africa’s roads safer.
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 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
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
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
Discovery Insure launches market-first Discovery 911 smoke detector that automatically detects fires and alerts a 24/7 emergency response centre to coordinate rapid fire assistance, protecting lives and homes when every second counts.
More than 343,000 potholes repaired and a 99% repair success rate – Discovery Pothole Patrol marks five years of helping make Johannesburg’s roads safer through public-private partnerships and community action.
Johannesburg – 14 May 2026 – Discovery Bank today announced a major expansion of its AI-powered’ banking capabilities, alongside new security and servicing enhancements, streamlined access to life insurance, and a rewards partnership with DStv, as it continues to build a single, intelligent digital banking platform for everyday spending, protection and rewards.
Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery
European digital health companies smartQare (based in the Netherlands) and Cuviva (based in Sweden) partner with Discovery Health to strengthen the technology foundation of the ‘Discovery Care at Home’ offering. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the infrastructure required to deliver safe, scalable hospital-level care in the home.
JOHANNESBURG, 7 May 2026 – Discovery Vitality today cements its position as the world’s most scientifically driven wellness programme by launching the proprietary Vitality Sleep Score and a new Vitality Sleep Rewards programme. This historic launch marks the first time in almost 20 years that Vitality has added a new core pillar to the programme, placing Sleep alongside Screening, Physical Activi
Johannesburg, 23 April 2026 – At a media event in Sandton today, Discovery Bank and Visa released the findings of SpendTrend26, the fourth annual edition of their joint report on consumer spending behaviour, looking at spend nationally as well as across seven major South African cities. Combining Visa’s extensive dataset insights with Discovery Bank’s analytical expertise, the report incorporates
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
Discovery Life proves insurance can add life years, with 60% of payouts going to clients while they’re alive
The B20 South Africa Network for Business Integrity event showcased South Africa’s leadership in shaping global priorities and its pivotal role in advancing ethical business practices across the continent.
Discovery Bank today announced a host of new product features, updates and new offers including crypto trading in partnership with Luno, the TRUST Alert system, real-time AI monitoring of transactions to enhance security and protection, instant quote and activation of Discovery Insure car insurance in the banking app, and partnerships with MultiChoice (DStv) and admyt
Vitality and Google are partnering to bring AI-powered health solutions to millions. Vitality AI, announced through the new global partnership, will integrate Google Cloud's advanced AI and data analytics, with Vitality’s vast health datasets and behaviour-change expertise. This new platform has the potential to transform the health and life insurance sectors globally.
Discovery partners with ŌURA to make the ŌURA Ring 4 available to clients; and announces the launch of a proprietary Vitality Sleep Score and world-first Vitality Sleep Rewards in 2026 to guide and reward people towards better sleep habits.
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
Johannesburg, 4 November 2024 – Discovery Vitality announced that United Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines and a member of the Star Alliance network, will bring exciting additional flight options to the Vitality Travel platform.
“Offering United Airlines flights at discounted rates is a significant enhancement to Vitality Travel, our end-to-end travel booking platform that offers t
