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Discovery Bank Black and Purple cardholders can now enjoy faster security clearance with the Discovery Bank Priority Fast Track at OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport domestic departure hall

1 September 2021 08:29

Discovery Bank Priority Fast Track launches at Cape Town International Airport

Johannesburg, 1 September 2021 – Discovery Bank today announced that Black and Purple cardholders can enjoy faster security clearance with the Discovery Bank Priority Fast Track at the Cape Town International Airport domestic departure hall, making travel more rewarding than ever.
This follows the launch of Priority Fast Track at OR Tambo International Airport in July 2020, successfully brough

Discovery Bank clients can now donate Discovery Miles to the relief efforts underway in KwaZulu-Natal

23 July 2021 14:17

Discovery Bank clients to harness their rewards in support of KZN relief efforts

Johannesburg, 23 July 2021 - Discovery Bank today announced it will enable all its clients to donate cash or accumulated Discovery Miles, which they earn with Vitality Money as a reward for healthy lifestyle and financial choices, to the relief efforts underway in KwaZulu-Natal. All donations in cash and Discovery Miles from now until 31 August can be made directly from the Discovery Bank app to G

11 December 2018 10:56

Discovery’s Vitality Open gets more South Africans active and driving better

Discovery Vitality today released the results of its 10-week public campaign, the Vitality Open, which was aimed at getting South Africans to exercise more and improve their driving behaviour.

A ground-breaking new behaviour change study by leading independent research institute RAND Europe, has shown that Vitality incentives, combined with Apple Watch, deliver dramatic and sustained improvements in physical activity levels.

28 November 2018 13:35

Vitality-linked insurers to get 100 million people 20% more active by 2025

Building on the results of the largest behaviour change study on physical activity, Vitality and its global network of insurers have committed to making 100 million people more active over the next seven years, aligned to the World Health Organizations’ Global Action Plan on Physical Activity.

The Healthy Active Kids Report Card 2016 reveals the state of the health of South Africa’s youth: ‘C’ for overall physical activity and ‘D’ for overweight and obesity.

24 May 2017 13:16

One in four South African preschoolers is overweight or obese. What does the research reveal?

More than a quarter of the world’s population is under the age of 15. Their health is our future. Based on the current exercise and eating habits of South Africa’s children, it’s clear that urgent action is required.

Manufacturers have made progress in efforts to improve the health of South Africans with salt levels in two-thirds of foods covered by legislation now at equal to or even below the permitted requirements.

2 May 2017 11:42

South Africa first to legislate and on track to healthier levels of salt in foods

Manufacturers have made progress in efforts to improve the health of South Africans with salt levels in two-thirds of foods covered by legislation now at equal to or even below the permitted requirements.

Discovery Vitality teams up with Wayde van Niekerk to help people to get active and lead healthier lives

30 March 2017 12:07

Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk becomes Discovery Vitality Ambassador

Discovery Vitality teams up with Wayde van Niekerk to help people to get active and lead healthier lives

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

22 February 2017 15:15

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

11 February 2017 17:48

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

Vitality nutrition specialists, with partner Woolworths, heated up the HealthyFood Studio for a taste of what good food choices that easily fit into your life look like.

26 July 2016 09:28

Vitality food and lifestyle guidelines simplify the way to healthy nutrition

A key part of being healthy, is the food and drinks you have daily. Vitality’s nutrition specialists stay up to date and engage with local and international stakeholders on the latest in food and nutrition science, and combines best practice into guidelines Vitality encourages people to follow for good health.
“Healthy eating need not be boring. For us it’s about showing that healthy nutritio

15 July 2016 11:05

Discovery Vitality announced as the Official Wellness Partner of the South African Olympic team for Rio 2016

15 July 2016 – Discovery Vitality, South Africa’s leading scientific wellness programme, has been confirmed as the Official Wellness Partner of the South African Olympic team for Rio 2016. Through the sponsorship, Vitality hopes to inspire ordinary South Africans to lead healthier lives.
Shrey Viranna, Discovery Vitality Chief Executive, said; “The Olympic Games is the ultimate platform for ach

19 May 2015 16:47

Moola: We’ve made progress as a continent

South Africa’s economy is still in good shape

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