Discovery South Africa

Professor Brian Allwood says having a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step for all South Africans to take in the collective fight against the pandemic. For him, being vaccinated felt like he was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief after a year at the coalface, spent treating very sick people in ICU and critical care. His message to all of us? “We all want to get over this. We all want to loo...

Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Mosa Moshabela led the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN) COVID-19 response. A chance trip to Singapore in February 2020 gave him early insight into the impact that COVID-19 could have on a city and its people and allowed him to return to South Africa with key learnings and prepared to support a local and national response. He’s since been...

Professor Liesl Zühlke had her COVID-19 vaccine on 26 February at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. She shares her experience of the pandemic and encourages all of us to have our vaccine as soon as we are eligible.

Dr Sumy Thomas says that for the elderly and for people who live with chronic illnesses, COVID-19 is “a matter of life and death”. She explains the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines and encourages everyone, especially the elderly, to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Paediatrician and infectious disease specialist, Dr Fikile Mabena, shares her experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, and encourages all South Africans to help our elderly family members, friends and colleagues to register for and get vaccinated.

When it comes to estate planning, the law has a considerable impact on the decisions we can make about our assets. Head of Legal Services, Harry Joffe shares some valuable insights.

How should you go about preparing yourself and your family for life’s biggest ‘what ifs’? Nikki Bush and Discovery certified financial adviser, Onalenna Disipi chat through all the necessary details to remember.

‘What if’ moments happen when you least expect. In an instant, life changes. Tune in as Gareth Friedlander & Nikki Bush chat through how to better understand ‘the human side’ of it all.

What does estate planning entail and why is it so important? Tune in to find out about the key components of an estate plan and so much more from Head of Legal Services, Harry Joffe and Financial Adviser, Claire van Wyk.

Developments in digital banking, currency and the law are shaping the future of financial services. Get interesting insights from two experts about what’s happening in fintech, security and how tech is making banking easier, safer and more personal. Your Money Matters

There is a legal imperative to comply with POPIA or face serious legal consequences - which Larry expands on. However, the spirit of this Act is principles-based and simply about upholding everyone’s right to privacy. At the end of the day, adherence to the POPIA is simply about doing the right thing.

What are ten key considerations for POPIA readiness? Larry explains each of the necessary steps required – from the appointment of an Information Officer to training your staff on POPIA.

Discovery Health’s POPIA-readiness efforts date back to 2014. Among initiatives in place are processes to increase internal and external systems’ security, streamline access control and more. Discovery Health has also created three platforms to ensure secure engagement with healthcare providers and protection of medical scheme members’ data.

One of POPIA’s key objectives it to limit information being shared inappropriately. Larry delves into the way in which POPIA considers all areas of sharing patient data, communicating with existing customers and considers the dynamics around direct marketing.

When a patient visits a medical practice for the first time, they fill in a form that provides both clinical and administrative information. What must both doctors and patients know about correctly acquiring, dealing with and disposing of this information? And why is a “Privacy Statement” fundamental in this regard?

POPIA can be thought of as comprehensive data protection legislation enacted in South Africa. Larry delves into eight conditions that must be met in order to ensure lawful processing of information under POPIA.

POPIA distinguishes “Personal Information” from “Special Personal Information”. Why is this distinction critical to protecting patient information? And, who are the roleplayers who must ensure that this information is secure?

Larry takes us back to November 2013 when the Act was signed into law. He also explains the appointment of the Information Regulator at the end of 2016, and processes that have led to the 1 July 2021 cut-off date for full POPIA compliance.

'Business insurance’ and ‘business assurance’ – what’s the difference? Head of Legal Services, Harry Joffe and Senior Risk Specialist, Daniel Stoch explain the answer to this and more.  Your Money Matters

Could your children continue their education if something unforeseen were to happen to you? Discovery Financial Adviser, Claire van Wyk & Senior Risk Specialist, Kashmeera Kanji share how life insurance can help to secure your child’s education. Your Money Matters

Is there a life insurance gap when it comes to women? What kind of cover do women really need? Tune in for insights from Discovery Life’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Maritha van der Walt and Senior Risk Specialist, Kashmeera Kanji. Your Money Matters

When should you consider life insurance cover? When your career is well established, get married or start a family? Tune in for Discovery Life Deputy CEO, Gareth Friedlander’s insights. Your Money Matters

Understanding why you want to invest offshore will inform the how, says author of The South African's Guide to Global Investing, David Joshua. Here he shares insights to help locals gain the right perspective and approach to global investing. Your Money Matters

Need inspiration? Learn how model turned entrepreneur Jo-Anne Strauss set herself up for success as she and Guy Chennells, product head at Discovery Employee Benefits, share life experience and explain how to put retirement planning into action. Your Money Matters

Saving is nowhere near as exciting as spending – or is it? The Wealth Chef, Ann Wilson, and head of Research and Development at Discovery Invest, Craig Sher, want to turn SA’s savings culture on its head. Tune in to hear how. Your Money Matters