Saving lives is their business

Estcourt blood donors ensure that the target is met

April 23, 2019

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

Lwazi Makhanya completes a lifestyle questionnaire at the blood clinic.

Blood buddies eagerly rolled up their sleeves to help the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) save lives last Thursday.

Melody Gongolo rolled up her sleeve in support of saving lives.

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73 locals attended the blood donor clinic at the Estcourt Town Hall that was held between 11am and 6pm.

Hlelo and her mum Buhle Khumalo showed their support at the SANBS Blood Donor Clinic.

63 of them donated a lifesaving unit of blood and two were welcomed as first-time donors.

Vika Nelson Dlamini clutching onto a lifestyle questionnaire ahead of making his fifth blood donation.

“The target was set at 58 and we have achieved that with your help. We wish to thank you all for your excellent support, ” shared Mr Dawoonarain cheerfully.

Sikhumbuzo Dlamini donates his eighth pint of blood to SANBS.

If you missed out on the chance to help save up to three lives with a single blood donation, then save the date on May 9, same time and same place to support this worthy cause.

NOW SEE: GALLERY: Estcourt High School learners give a hearty donation (video included)

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April 23, 2019

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news