POLOKWANE – Bethuel Mokonyane, the collections manager at the Polokwane Donor Centre, recently reached his 100th blood donation milestone.

The 48-year-old is a dedicated nurse with 16 years of service at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS).

He inspires others with his journey of giving blood with unwavering passion.

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Mokonyane started donating in 2012, driven by his desire to assist people and provide care with a customer-centric heart.

“Serving others is not just a job. It’s a calling I embrace wholeheartedly,” he said.

He explained that he started donating during a period when SANBS faced a critical shortage of blood.

“Coupled with the powerful speeches I heard from recipients sharing how this life-saving gift gave them a second chance at life, it struck a chord. I knew I had to do something to help, and donating blood felt like the perfect way to make a tangible difference. Every donation feels like a gift to someone out there who needs it. The joy of giving keeps me going.”

Mokonyane added that reaching the milestone wasn’t planned; he simply couldn’t stop once he started.

“There’s an indescribable happiness in knowing I’ve helped someone in need. As long as my health permits, I will continue to donate because it’s a life-saving procedure. Pure and simple. By donating blood, I’m giving someone a second chance at life. It’s a selfless act that can make a monumental difference to someone in need. And that’s why I do it,” he said.