August 1 to 31 is Organ Donor Month and our communities are urged to register to become organ donors.
Becoming an organ donor costs nothing and it takes less than 20 minutes to register as a donor online.
You will be registered immediately and receive an information pack with your organ donor registration card and stickers in the mail.
Your heart, liver and pancreas can save three lives and your kidneys and lungs can help up to four people.
By donating your corneas, skin, bone and heart valves you can help up to 50 people.
It is important to discuss this decision with your family. Let them know you want to donate your organs after death and ask them to honour your wish when you die.
Your organs will only be removed once you are declared brain dead.
Two doctors, who are completely independent of the transplant team, have to perform detailed tests before a person can be declared brain dead.
The criteria for brain death are very strictly adhered to and accepted medically, legally and ethically in South Africa and internationally.
To find out more about organ donation click here.
Become an organ donor and help save a life
By registering as an organ donor you can save up to seven lives.
