INTRODUCTION
Our Purpose, Vision, Mission, Values and Mandate
A strong foundation is vital for long-term success, equipping SANBS to weather future challenges and uncertainties. In embracing the "back to basics" approach, we are reaffirming our commitment to excellence and sustainability, ensuring that our purpose-driven organisation continues to save lives and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
OUR PURPOSE
Trusted to SAVE lives
OUR VISION
To be the cornerstone of healthcare services in South Africa, through the gift of life
OUR MISSION
To reliably provide trusted blood products and services to all patients at a world class level of cost and quality while innovating new treatments to enhance human healthcare
Our Core Values
The Thread that unites us... 
Transparency We share information in an honest, transparent manner.
Honesty We do the right things always. We do what we say we will do.
Respect We treat everyone fairly and with respect, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or social status.
Excellence We have committed to be the best, and we deliver the best blood transfusion services and products.
Accountability We take ownership of our work and promptly correct mistakes to the greatest extent possible.
Diversity We embrace diversity at our workplace, which is richly diverse and multi-cultural.
Our Mandate
SANBS is a non-profit company, registered in terms of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008, and governed by, among others, the Non-Profit Organisations Act, 71 of 1997 and the National Health Act, 61 of 2003. The legal mandate of SANBS is to provide blood transfusion and related services.
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