South African rugby fans will tell you their blood runs green and gold, but when it really counts, they all know that the tried and tested red variety is what really saves the day. To drive home the message, SANBS, Western Province Blood Transfusion Service and the country’s most prestigious university rugby tournament, the FNB […]

The statistics confirm this, with more than 55 000 people dying of rabies every year, mostly in Asia and Africa. Some 40% of humans who are bitten by suspected rabid animals are children under the age of 15. The disease, which is preventable but is 100% fatal once symptoms emerge, again highlights the importance of […]

Imagine if we all remembered every day to do a good deed – no matter how small – how wonderful a place our country would be. That’s exactly what we all can achieve, with the South African National Blood Service’s (SANBS) brand-new Calendar for Good app, which is currently available for download. “Users of our […]