Blood donors brave the cold to save lives

Although the weather was chilly, the Estcourt Sai Centre and SANBS are grateful to those donors who took the time to roll up their sleeves and donate a pint of blood

July 1, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

Family members Shevana Jungbadur, Yashveer Sewmangal, Arisha Sewmangal and Kerusha Sewmangal (seated) each donated their third pint of blood on Sunday.

21 pints of lifesaving blood was donated by locals on Sunday.

This was when the Estcourt Sai Centre partnered with the South African Blood Service (SANBS) to host a blood donor clinic.

The venue was at the Forderville Primary School Hall and donors were welcomed during 10am and 2pm.

Anitha Lakhan and potential blood donor Lamishka Lakhan attended the donor clinic.

Although the weather was chilly, the Estcourt Sai Centre and SANBS are grateful to those donors who took the time to roll up their sleeves and donate a pint of blood.

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July 1, 2017

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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