{"id":52861,"date":"2023-04-20T16:10:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T14:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/here-is-where-to-donate-blood-20230420-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T14:57:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:57:04","slug":"here-is-where-to-donate-blood-20230420-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/weslander\/here-is-where-to-donate-blood-20230420-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Here is where to donate blood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The South African Blood Service (SANBS) is appealing to South Africans to donate blood urgently as stock levels are severely low.The service reports that group O bloodstocks are severely low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two weeks leading to Easter weekend have had a significant impact on blood donations and collections, resulting in a shortage of blood supply across the country.The school holidays have also had a bigger-than-usual impact, as most blood collections are done at schools and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are facing an unprecedented shortage of blood supply,\u201d Thandi Mosupye, SANBS Senior Manager: Marketing, Communication and Brand, warned, \u201cand we urgently need the help of all South Africans to overcome this crisis. The need for blood is constant, and if we do not get blood-stock levels to at least three days\u2019 cover we may need to continue with the current cutbacks on all non-emergency cases until the situation stabilises and improves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donating blood is a safe process, and it only takes about 30 minutes. Those who are healthy and meet the eligibility criteria are urged to visit their nearest donation centres and donate blood today.SANBS has set up various blood-donation drives across the country to make it easier for people to donate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on where to donate blood visit the SANBS website or call the toll-free number:  0800 11 90 31.\u201cWe urge all South Africans to join us in this critical effort to ensure that we have an adequate blood supply needed to save lives,\u201d Mosupye pleads.Every donation counts and can make a significant impact in saving lives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to donate<\/strong>

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Date: 20 April \u2013 14:00-18:00

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Venue: Dr Church Hall, Church Street, Saldanha Bay<\/span>

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Date: 26 April \u2013 13:00-16:00

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Venue: Darling Primary School, School Hall, Darling<\/span>

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Date: 26 April \u2013 12:00-18:15

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Venue: Skilpad Hall, Esperia Street, Vredenburg<\/span>

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Date: 08 May \u2013 14:00-15:45

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Venue: Dr Church Hall, Church Street, Riebeek West<\/span>

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Date: 25 May \u2013 11:00-16:00

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Venue: Piketberg Museum, Church Street, Piketberg<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The South African Blood Service (SANBS) is appealing to South Africans to donate blood urgently as stock levels are severely low.The service reports that group O bloodstocks are severely low. 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