Discovery Health Journalism Awards introduces a brand new award!
Our brand new award category, the Discovery Foundation Nation-builder Award, aims to acknowledge the positive coverage of work done by healthcare professionals or organisations in the public healthcare sector.
Response to article published on 28 January 2014 in Business Day ‘Accusations fly in medical aid case’
Your article on the legal case against road accident fund attorney Ronald Bobroff, creates an inaccurate picture of how Discovery Health Medical Scheme members are covered for road accidents, suggesting that the Scheme denies cover for members involved in any accident (Accusations fly in medical aid case, 28 January).
Global thought leaders headed for South Africa as part of the 2014 Discovery Leadership Summit
Discovery today announced the prominent line-up of global thought leaders who will be attending this year’s Leadership Summit, to be hosted on 5 March in Johannesburg.This year’s event promises to be thought-provoking with Starbucks Chairman and CEO, Howard Schultz, renowned American economist Joseph Stiglitz and British Olympian champion, Lord Sebastian Coe confirmed.
Tito Mboweni appointed to Discovery Limited board
17 December 2013 - Discovery Limited today announced the appointment of Mr Tito Mboweni as a non-executive director to its board of directors. In an academic, political and business career spanning three decades, Mr Mboweni has gained considerable experience and expertise in the fields of economic and political analysis, macro-level economy strategy, finance, labour relations and public policy.
Discovery's BEE deal restructured: BEE partner extending their commitment; locking in substantial value realised to date
6 December 2013 – Discovery today announced a restructure of its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) transaction with WDB Group, a leading broad-based women’s empowerment group operating in South Africa.
Discovery and the Walter Sisulu family celebrates 11 years of developing our youth and nurturing future soccer talent
The 2013 Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge draw took place at the Nike Football Training Centre in Pimville, Soweto today. This annual soccer tournament takes place each year in December and is held in honour of the late struggle icon, Walter Sisulu...
Discovery raises R400 000 for Teddy Bear Clinic at the 94.7 Cycle Challenge
Together with Discovery, Daryl Impey and Geraint Thomas successfully raised R400 000 for the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children at the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge on Sunday 17 November..
Day One of DHSHWAA sets tone for next two weeks
It is 8.30 am. The sun is beats down on the serene Western Cape landscape. The road to Van Rynsdorp is undulating, however this does not dampen the walkers’ excitement when they see the destination of the first 5km walk. A sea of faces, patiently awaiting the arrival of white microbuses interrupts the peaceful and silent landscape...
Discovery Health Sports Heroes raise awareness for AIDS in the Western Cape
This year, the Discovery Health Sport Heroes Walk Against AIDS (DHSHWAA) will commence in Van Rynsdorp in South Africa on 18 November 2013 and culminate in Khayelitsha on 1 December, World AIDS Day...
Team Jules Conquers Cancer at the Discovery Algoa FM Big Walk
The annual Discovery Algoa FM Big Walk sees many people from all over South Africa coming to take part in the event. These walkers participate in the event for a number of reasons, ranging from making changes from an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthier, active lifestyle and to support a charity and make a difference...