ABOUT OUR REPORT

Board responsibility and approval

The Board of Directors, supported by the Audit Committee, is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Annual Integrated Report. In this regard the Board places reliance on information provided and verified by the Chief Executive Officer and his executive team. Mazars who undertake SANBS' internal audits have done assurance work on a sample of material Key Performance Indicators. No external assurance has been obtained on the content of this report other than the external audit procedures performed regarding the AFS and thus financial numbers, to the extent to which they are included in the integrated report, are validated.

We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that there are processes in place that ensure the integrity and credibility of the integrated report. In particular:

Systems, procedures & controls

The systems, procedures and controls include structures and processes that ensure diversity of input and checks and balances, including the system of internal controls, and the use of credible sources for information, and are considered adequate and effective to ensure the completeness and accuracy of information.

Allocation of responsibility

There is an appropriate allocation of responsibility to ensure that the information reported on is based on the inputs, collation and review of subject matter experts, and the responsible executives, with the Audit Committee having oversight over the process under the guidance and leadership of the CEO and CFO.

Oversight & involvement

There has been adequate oversight and involvement of the governing body, and in particular, in respect of the approval of the preparation process, materiality determination process, setting the parameters for the boundary of the report, and final review and approval of the content by the governing body committee and governing body itself.

The Board, assisted by its Board sub-committees, is ultimately responsible for overseeing the integrity of our integrated report and verifies that they have applied their collective mind in the preparation and presentation thereof.

The Board confirms that after a comprehensive review, it is satisfied that the content is accurate, complete and a fair reflection of the SANBS material matters, presented in accordance with the International <IR> Framework. The Board approved the 2021 Annual Integrated Report on 17 November 2021. Any material events up to the Board approval of this report are also included.

Signed on behalf of the South African National Blood Service Board.

Ansie Ramalho

Chairperson