In a united effort to address the growing demand for blood, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), in collaboration with the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) are urging all South Africans—particularly new donors—to come forward and make a life-saving difference by donating blood on Saturday, 12 April 2025, from09h00 to 16h00.
As the demand for blood rises, both organisations are prioritising the recruitment of new donors to maintain a steady blood supply for the busy Easter period and the approaching winter months. Blood donations tend to decrease during winter, making it essential to build reserves now and prevent potential shortages during this critical time.
Why Should You Donate?Blood is needed every day for trauma patients, individuals living with cancer, those with blood disorders, and those undergoing surgery. New donors are essential to meeting this ongoing demand, especially as we approach the winter season when blood collection numbers typically fall. The SANBS goal for the day is to collect 4000 units of bloodand engage 500 new donorsand the WCBS goal for the day is to collec t800 units and engage 300 new donors to bolster reserves before this critical time.
We also encourage regular donors to bring a new donor along. The need for blood is constant, and by introducing someone to the life-saving act of donating, you can make a real difference. Together, we can ensure that South Africa’s hospitals are fully stocked as we prepare for the colder months ahead.
Join the Movement to Save Lives:
- Date: Saturday, 12 April 2025
- Time: 09h00 – 16h00
- WCBS Goal: Collect 800 units of blood and recruit 300 new donors
- SANBS Goal: Collect 4 000 units of blood and recruit 500 new donors
Eligibility Requirements:
Be in good health
Be between the ages of 16 and 75
Weigh at least 50kg
Lead a healthy lifestyle
Gauteng:
- Jabulani Mall
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Eldorado Park Shopping Centre
- Kyalami Corner
- Fourways Donor Centre
- Mall of Thembisa
- Clearwater Mall
- Pick n Pay on Nicol
- Greenstone Mall
- Southgate Mall
- Celtis Ridge
- Raslouw Lifestyle Centre
- Mams Mall
- Olympus Village
- Bougainville Shopping Centre
- Hennopsview Shopping Centre
- Chris Hani Crossing Mall
- Angelo Mall
- Victorian Mall
- Meyerton Pick n Pay
- Vaal Mall
- Sasolburg Boulevard
- River Square Mall
- Harvest Shopping Centre
- Lakeside Mall
- Brentwood Park Checkers
- Sunward Lifestyle
- Daveyton/ Tsakane/ Mayfield
- Donor centres
Western Cape:
- Kenilworth Centre
- N1 City Mall
- Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
- Capegate Shopping Centre
- Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre
- Somerset Mall
- Whale Coast Mall
- Langeberg Mall
Free State:
- Goldfields Mall
- Mimosa Mall
- Dihlabeng Mall
- Maluti Crescent Mall
KZN:
- Watercrest Mall
- Chatsworth Centre
- Hammarsdale Junction
- Westville Mall
- Hilton Quary Centre
- Liberty Mall
- Galleria
- Scottburgh Mall
- Phoenix Plaza
- Vryheid PnP Centre
Limpopo:
- Savannah Mall
- Mankweng Plaza
- Tzaneen Lifestyle Centre
Northern Cape:
- North Cape Mall
- Kalahari Mall
Mpumalanga:
- K9 Mall
- Mhluzi Mall
- Groblersdal Mall
- Emba Mall
- Secunda Mall
- Ilanga Mall
- Tubatse Crossing
- Hazyview Local Choice
- Merino Mall
Eastern Cape:
- Clearly Park Shopping Centre
- Walmer Park Shopping Centre
- Fountains Mall
- Greenacres Shopping Centre
- Boardwalk Mall
- The Bridge
- Nonesi Mall
- The Mall
- Heritage Mall
- Mdantsane City Mall
- Settlers Square Shopping Centre
- Mthatha Plaza
North West:
- Waterfall Mall
- Matlosana Mall
- Lichtenburg Mall
- Mooi River Mall
How to get involved:
- Visit: www.sanbs.org.za
- Call: 0800 119 031
Follow us on social media:
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- X: @theSANBS
- Facebook: @SANBS
- Instagram: @thesanbs
- TikTok: @thesanbs
WCBS encourage eligible individuals to donate blood regularly, as every donation can save lives and support South Africa’s hospitals in need. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues into this life-saving movement—because together, we can ensure that hospitals across the country never face a blood shortage again.
Every donation counts. Save lives today