Nurses giving Covid jabs have forgotten the basics

COVID-19

Having seen numerous viewings on medical staff administering coronavirus vaccines, I am puzzled why the nurses just plunge the needle into the arm and immediately inject the contents? I am under the impression that doctors and nurses who inject a needle into tissue should always draw back to make sure that they have not accidentally found a blood vessel. Injecting coronavirus vaccine directly into a blood vessel is extremely dangerous. Why has this basic nursing care education been forgotten? | LYNDA HART

Millions have already had Covid19. And they probably figured it was a “bad flu” then recovered like 99% do. Most likely many didn't go anywhere near a hospital or doctor to be tested or recorded. Therefore far more people are now naturally immunised than what the authorities realise. Those figures are only for the ones who go to doctors. There's a big unmentioned group in the naturals, why? | JOHN COLE

On Covid-19 drop: After the elections they’ll be sky high. We are aware by now, that y’all have been paid big bucks to bring in the figures. | BONGISIWE CYNTHIA DUMA

MOTI BROTHERS KIDNAPPING

This is the absolute worst thing that any “human being” could have done to another. South Africa is rotting. | TARYN DU PREEZ

I can only imagine how petrified these boys must be and how uncertain and worried their parents must be. I am praying for their safe return. My mother’s heart can’t deal. | CHARMAINE LOSPER MENTOR

This is so sad. I’m praying that God intervenes. No child deserves this. I’m a mother and am in pain. I pray for strength for the parents and safety till the boys are found. Oh Lord have mercy on us. | SITHEMBILE GUMEDE

ODDS AND ENDS

So many political parties are vying for our votes in the forthcoming local government elections in November. We have to make an intelligent choice: vote for a party that has a track record for successful service delivery and is known to be free of corruption. Choosing such a party would benefit the whole community. Choose wisely.

Eskom sheds crocodile tears as load shedding continues into the edge of elections. It is clearly forecasting lots and lots of smartalec promises that will also dissolve into particles of undetectable nothingness. | EBKOYBIE

Guys Montclair KFC was just robbed with everyone inside. All the customers were held hostage and robbed.

People are blind to when some women use children as a front to fight their battles, discard agreements that are made by two parties, etc, and are quick to make up conflicting stories to support themselves.

SPORTS

You miserable rugby selectors, you overlooked the importance of Cobus Reinach and we lost him to the Cell C Sharks. I hope you are stricken with guilt. Look at him play now. Massive congratulations to a powerful ex-sharks teammate. | LINDA KORTE

Eish, Manchester United and their supporters are like the La Cockarachas, they hide in crevices and tiny holes during the day and only come out at night! Then again, some say they’re like the ANC government, they collect huge wages, but can't deliver. | HASH

How quaint but powerful is sport, the greatest money spinner? It can in one stroke make half the world jump in joy, and at the same time make the other bawl like a child. Pakistan? Simply Incredible! United, who is that! Me? I am just the ball either getting kicked around or hit around, thrilling millions and making trillions for others. Then again angels don't need the kicks or to be entertained, do they? Whine or smile. Tomorrow the sun will still shine. Salaams and Duas. | YUSUF