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South Africa needs your blood

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is appealing to South Africans to donate blood amid critically low blood stock levels. Following months of chronic blood shortages, SANBS is calling on all current and potential donors to…

Blood donations severely affected by Covid concerns

COVID fatigue is a new term that is often used and for very good reason. As much as the SANBS was declared an essential service, the reality is that blood collections have taken a serious knock, with less people coming forward to donate,…

Blood Drive at Port Alfred Girl Guide Hall

There will be a Blood Drive at the Port Alfred Girl Guide Hall on August 17 and 18, from 1pm to 6pm. In spite of the Covid-19 pandemic the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) requires over 3,300 blood donations daily to meet…

SANBS operations to continue under level 4 restrictions

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is acknowledged and recognised as an essential service by government and therefore, blood collections, laboratory services and blood supply will continue to function, with strict Covid-19…

Blood donation appeal during lockdown – blood shortage

SANBS is holding a blood drive at the Port Alfred Girl Guide Hall on Tuesday July 21 and Wednesday July 22, from 10am – 4pm. Due to social distancing they are making appointments for donors to donate at 30 minute intervals and thus avoid…

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Local blood donor heroes honoured

Ndlambe blood donors were honoured at the SANBS Donor Awards Ceremony held at the Royal Port Alfred Golf Club on Tuesday May 7. Among the outstanding accomplishments recognised were Roger Sutherland’s 225 units, and Johan Kok and Lindsay…