Media release

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You’re a life saver brew!

When it comes to sustaining life, thereā€™s one vital liquid without which humans canā€™t survive. Coffee. That, and blood. The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) now offers both. SANBS and Nespresso have joined forces to bring world-class coffee blends to our life saving heroes and heroines. If you need a quick pick-me-up after donating, […]

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Thandeka gets to enjoy motherhood

Every time blood is donated it is tested and separated into its components, red blood cells, plasma and platelets. Each of these components is potentially given to patients with different conditions. The majority of the blood goes to hospitals to treat gynaecological conditions. One such patient who received the blood, is Thandeka Monageng. She received […]

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Where would you get your blood from if we ran out?

If it werenā€™t for the SANBS, who knows what people would do to get blood when they needed it?Ā  We created evocative scenarios where this alternative was crafted into reality. The public was confronted with the possibility of people selling blood on the streets. Needless to say, the consumers were shocked by these situations and […]

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Pop Stars? Rally Behind SANBS to help Save Lives

On 14 June, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) celebrated the globally recognised World Blood Donor Day in style. One of the highlights of the celebrations at the SANBS Headquarters, included a song launch and spectacular performance featuring South African pop icons, Vusi Nova and Amanda Black. The new single, titled Gazā€™lam, celebrates blood […]

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Give someone like Jacob Mohapi the gift of many tomorrows this World Blood Donor Day

ā€œIt really is an awesome thing to do,ā€ says blood recipient Jacob Mohapi. He received blood on two occasions due to horrific car accidents. Thanks to South Africaā€™s dedicated pool of blood Jacob ā€“ and thousands of others with life-threatening conditions ā€“ joins the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in encouraging to South Africans […]

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