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
Cape Town, South Africa, 5 March 2026 – The recently launched Anthem, one of South Africa’s largest renewable energy investment holding businesses and independent power producers, is proud to announce the financial close of its 475MWac (620MWdc) Notsi solar photovoltaic (PV) project, located in the Free State. It currently ranks as the largest solar PV project in South Africa and will power the co
Discovery reports strong interim results evidencing the impact of the Shared-value model, making people healthier and helping them live longer.
Fixing potholes yourself may seem helpful, but it can be unsafe, ineffective and even illegal. Discovery Insure urges residents to report potholes via the Discovery Pothole Patrol app, so they can be repaired properly. Using trained teams, specialised equipment and strict quality controls helps ensure durable repairs and safer roads for everyone.
Discovery Health has announced that Vitality Health International (Africa), its established employer health insurance business, has rebranded to Discovery Health - Global Health Solutions. “While our name is changing, our commitment to our clients and to our core purpose remains the same,” explains Emma Knox, CEO of Global Health Solutions at Discovery Health.
Johannesburg, 19 February 2026– Improving economic fundamentals in South Africa and other emerging markets are beginning to show a more favourable investment environment. Inflation has cooled meaningfully from post-pandemic peaks, while interest rates appear to have room to move lower. In this environment, it is critical to carefully choose investments, focus on value, and diversify with purpose
Discovery Health has partnered with UK-based digital health innovator Vira Health to introduce Stella – a globally recognised, clinically validated menopause support app – to South Africa for the first time.
Johannesburg, 17 February 2026 – The United Kingdom is the most popular international holiday destination for Vitality Travellers, with over 16,000 members and their families travelling on discounted flights between South Africa and the UK in 2025. Today, Discovery announced a pioneering new service to simplify the UK visa application process for clients.
South Africa’s first dedicated visa app
