On this week’s episode of Sisters Without Shame, blood recipient Zukiswa Mpoka shares her story on how blood donation saved her life.

June is dedicated to blood donors. Without them and their dedication to blood donation, lives would be lost.

Did you know that only 1% of Mzansi’s population are active donors? Khensani Mahlanguis the communications officer for the South Africa National Blood Services and shares details of the process and what it takes to be a healthy donor in Mzansi.

SANBS is a non-profit organisation licensed to provide blood transfusion services to the country.