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The SANBS team and Blood Clinic Co-ordinator Mr SM Dawoonarain are very grateful for all the support during a time when blood stock levels are low

May 18, 2018

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

Esme Petzer completes the compulsory lifestyle questionnaire.

Although many regular blood donors are down with the flu, 67 people attended the monthly blood donor clinic hosted by the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) on Thursday.

Pearl Stanley donated her 15th pint of blood last week.

Between 11am and 6pm, 48 blood buddies donated a lifesaving unit of blood and five people were welcomed as first time blood donors.

Sikhumbuzo Dlamini donates his third pint of blood to SANBS.

19 referrals were made at the blood donor clinic.

Shane Janse van Vuuren had his iron levels checked ahead of his first blood donation.

The SANBS team and Blood Clinic Co-ordinator Mr SM Dawoonarain are very grateful for all the support during a time when blood stock levels are low.

Sibahle Lakaje completes a lifestyle questionnaire at the blood donor clinic.

They hope to see new donors come forward on June 14 at the next monthly blood donor clinic same time (11am to 6pm), same place (Estcourt Town Hall), see you there.

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May 18, 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