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Lowvelders show their heart on Mandela Day

A total of 89 units of blood were collected - enough to save numerous lives and make a lasting impact.

Giving back to the community is in Lowvelders’ blood. On July 18, in honour of Mandela Day, locals rolled up their sleeves to donate blood at the iSecure blood drive, helping to save lives and celebrate the spirit of giving.

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The atmosphere was upbeat throughout the day, with donors standing a chance to win fantastic prizes, including a weekend getaway for six at River Creek in Marloth Park, a dining voucher at Panarottis i’langa Mall, and a three-month complimentary alarm monitoring service from iSecure.

Sinead Swarts of Lowvelder donates blood.

Gourmet hampers filled with wine, chocolates, fudge, and other indulgent treats were also up for grabs, along with pamper packages from Levory Studio and Face to the Wind.

ALSO READ: Loyal donors honoured by Nelspruit SANBS

A total of 89 units of blood were collected – enough to save numerous lives and make a lasting impact.

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Gia Radnai

Gia is a senior journalist at Lowvelder and joined the editorial team in 2025. She started her career as a business journalist in 2022 and decided to pursue her dream of becoming a news reporter instead. She believes in giving people a voice and is known for her community and hard news stories.
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