SANBS appeals for blood donations
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has scheduled blood drives in and around Polokwane throughout January.
POLOKWANE – The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling eligible donors to donate blood to boost the critically low blood stock in the country. Based on estimated demand, blood stock levels are at 5 days only, according to figures released on their website.
SANBS’ intention is to collect 3 500 units of blood per day to therefore encourages the public and current blood donors to find time this January to donate blood to ensure that there is sufficient blood products so that every patient requiring a life-saving blood transfusion receives it when needed.
We need 3500 units a day to meet the demand. #DonateBloodToday pic.twitter.com/iFZ5B3WbRj
— The SANBS (@theSANBS) December 30, 2021
SANBS Polokwane has scheduled blood drives in and around the city throughout this month. See where you can go to donate below:
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 7 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Mankweng Plaza |
| 10 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 11 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 11 January 2022 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Limpopo Mall |
| 12 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 12 January 2022 | 11:00 – 14:00 | Limpopo Toyota |
| 13 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 14 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 15 January 2022 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 16 January 2022 | 09:00 – 14:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 17 January 2022 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Limpopo Mall |
| 18 January 2022 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Limpopo Mall |
| 18 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Mankweng Plaza |
| 19 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Mankweng Plaza |
| 20 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Seshego Circle |
| 20 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Mankweng Plaza |
| 21 January 2022 | 08:30 – 14:00 | Pepps College |
| 21 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Seshego Circle |
| 21 January 2022 | 12:00 – 17:00 | Bendor Shopping centre |
| 22 January 2022 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Seshego Circle |
| 23 January 2022 | 09:00 – 14:00 | Seshego Circle |
| 24 January 2022 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Limpopo Mall |
| 25 January 2022 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Limpopo Mall |
| 25 January 2022 | 08:00 – 14:00 | Taxilla |
| 25 January 2022 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Netcare Pholosho |
| 26 January 2022 | 08:00 – 14:00 | PHS |
| 27 January 2022 | 08:00 – 14:00 | Capricorn High School |
| 27 January 2022 | 10:00 – 17:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 28 January 2022 | 11:00 – 17:00 | Game centre |
| 29 January 2022 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 30 January 2022 | 09:00 – 14:00 | Savannah Mall |
| 31 January 2022 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Limpopo Mall |
To donate, you can also visit the Polokwane Donor Centre at 153 Potgieter Ave or any mobile clinic.
Read more about misconceptions about blood donation and the Covid-19 vaccines in your next Polokwane Review.
