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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Fuel purchases dropped by 35% in April, as motorists responded quickly to petrol and diesel price increases by driving less and cutting back on trips, according to Discovery Insure data.
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
Cancer affects 1 in 5 people globally, making it one of the most common health risks. Discovery Life claims data shows it now accounts for around 45% of severe illness claims and more than a third of disability claims — with costs often extending beyond treatment to include income loss, travel and caregiving.
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
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 Life paid R11,5 billion to clients in 2025, with new claims data showing how AI-driven health insights are helping detect serious illnesses earlier. Living benefits, such as severe illness, disability, and income protection, and Shared-value payments for managing health and wellness, now account for 65% of individual life policy payouts.
Discovery Insure celebrated South Africa’s automotive excellence at the 2026 CAR Magazine Top 12 Best Buys Awards, highlighting the important role innovation, vehicle safety and driver behaviour play in creating safer roads.
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
