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Aware that blood is what keeps us alive and that there is no way to make more blood, local blood buddies know that there is no 'day off' from being a hero

February 17, 2018

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

Brunette Appenah donates her eighth pint of blood to the SANBS.

Several locals took the time to donate blood on Sunday at the Forderville Primary School Hall.

Kajal Ramdhani makes her ninth blood donation.

READ THIS: How your blood donations are used to save lives

The Estcourt Sai Centre joined the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and hosted a blood donor clinic.

Thulle Daki fills in the compulsory lifestyle questionnaire.

40 new and regular blood donors attended, 17 of them were deferred and 23 pints of blood was collected.

ALSO READ: Donating blood at Drakensberg Secondary School

Sewran Ramjeeth makes blood donation number two.

Aware that blood is what keeps us alive and that there is no way to make more blood, local blood buddies know that there is no ‘day off’ from being a hero and took up the call to help save lives, on Sunday too.

ALSO READ: Blood donation basics – what you should know

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February 17, 2018

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