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True stories

Making people healthier and enhancing and protecting their lives demands more than just commitment – it calls for unerring focus, passion, and self-belief. Our organisation is built on people who have not only made a commitment to our beliefs, but forged paths that defy explanation and limitation.
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    Robert Sholto-Douglas:
    Constantly rising above challenges

    Robert started at Discovery in 2015, as a trainer at the Discovery Institute of Training (DIT) and has an incredible passion for what he does.

    Robert's story
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    Leigh-Ann Smith:
    Bravely battled against breast cancer

    Leigh Ann is blessed with the uncanny ability to bring an element of positivity to everyone she interacts with while she silently battles her own personal struggles.

    Leigh-Ann's story
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    Cathy Harris:
    A Personal Assistant with a wealth of knowledge

    Described by colleagues as a heroine, Cathy Harris executes her role with remarkable passion and a zest for life, despite the many challenges that she faces in both her personal and professional life.

    Cathy's story
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    Lonwabo Cakwebe:
    Bettering himself and others in the process

    A relentless and self-determined individual, Lonwabo is described by his colleagues as somebody who is persistent.He is tenacious and highly driven, and whenever a door closes, he seeks another way in.

    Lonwabo's story
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    Salomi Mckuur:
    A mover and a shaker with her eyes firmly on the prize

    This amazing soul has defied gravity in more than one way. Her obstacles are faced with determination to cultivate a solution that suits all.

    Salomi's story
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    Thomas Leremi:
    24 years defying the odds

    Thomas Leremi was one of the first people on our team, and he has spent the last 24 years living our values. His commitment to learning, added to a flair for language, has seen him move from local driver to multi-lingual presentation expert.

    Thomas's story
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    Hawa Manjoo:
    Answering the call to lead

    Since joining Discovery at just 19, Hawa has worked tirelessly to achieve the challenges she has set herself, focussing all her attention on reaching that goal. She has, and she’s still on her way upwards.

    Hawa's story
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    Adam Rambuda:
    journey that defies gravity

    Adam started his Discovery journey in 1999 as a security guard at the parking lot on Fredman Drive. Since his arrival, he has moved up at an incredible pace and earned a law qualification on his way to joining the compliance department – and he’s just getting started.

    Adam's story
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    Chanty Mathebula:
    From small town scholar to actuarial analyst

    Chanty wanted to become his mom’s own personal medical doctor, but an encounter with the Discovery Fellowship pushed him into helping people in another way.

    Chanty's story