The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is going digital to help improve the experience of donating blood. According to the SANBS, more than 900 000 sheets of paper are used annually to capture donor information. It will now be providing donors with digital screens to fill in their details cutting out the long queues and delays. SANBS spokesperson, Khensani Mahlangu says they hope their digital migration will encourage other […]
By Aneeqa Du Plessis The Western Cape Blood Services (WCBS) has encouraged donors to donate blood as stocks remain critically low. In an interview with VOC’s Breakfast co- host, Daanyaal Matthews on Thursday morning, Public Relations Manager at WCBS Marike Gevers encouraged donors to continue their efforts to ensure blood stocks are ample. “Blood cannot be artificially manufactured and there is absolutely no substitute for human blood. So therefore we […]
By Wardah Wilkinson Many people are focusing on fancy feasts for the festive season, relaxing, finding the perfect gift for family and friends, and spending time with their loved ones. Sadly, the festive season is still a season where the day to day demands of life continue, including doctors who selflessly work hard, saving lives and in many cases can only do so with the help of donated blood. December […]
In recent weeks, a drug trend has emerged in South Africa, causing concern within communties. While Nyaope has for years been spreading within the country, particularly within townships, aptly called “Bluetooth”, the new trend refers to a method where drug users inject themselves with the blood of another person who is high so that they can also receive the drug. The practice has sparked concern, as it increases the risk […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
