President Zuma signed a bill that seem to be the greatest step in history of trying to combat HIV. From now on every person who gets tested and found to be HIV positive would not just get counselling and medication. They would also get a mark in a form of a tattoo near their genital according to the bill singed by the president.
“The mark is to protect those who can’t say no to sex. I mean if you can’t read between the lines you should read between the legs because that’s where the status would be tatted. The choice to be HIV positive is now in your hands or your genitals for that matter….We also encourage those who had been living with the virus to go to the nearest public hospitals to get their status tatted inâ€. Said Jacob Zuma after signing the bill and drinking his ARV’s.
the dady says
looks crazy but can help to some extent.
Waza says
I think that policy must also come to Namibia
Hon Hage Geingob must do somthing about that too
Anonymous says
are you okey waza
Nonnos says
No, thats downright discrimination against people with hiv. It will not solve the problem of aids, Even if the government spent millions on hiv campaigns, anti retroviral drugs etc. etc. this problem will always be unless we change our attitudes and lifestyles. Our leaders should not make that mistake by imitating the south african leaders.
Anonymous says
It’s not discriminating it really isn’t. sadly oftentimes people with HIV and or AIDS knowing they have it will continue to sleep with people unprotected for multiple reasons they are in denial fear anger. we are way beyond the decade that this should have been the disease of the past. but it’s not it’s just as alive as it was in the 80s and just too scary something has got to be done to prevent people knowing they have it and continue to spread it. people who have it no they have it and continue to share needle drugs I think this is an amazing idea and I think it is something that should have been in the United States
Nono says
I’m so with you, on this one something has to be done to stop people from spreading the disease its true people spread it knowing they have it just to satisfy their own egos.
thou this idea will stop people from getting tested.
shadypuss says
That’s some stupid shit to say everyone is not like that so they need to find another way
Anonymous says
What’s bad is that the chimps can’t stop multiplying
Annonymus says
True this, this is violation of human rights.
How about what people want on their bodies?
Super Blogger says
hahahaha
Clement says
Good idea!!!
This isn’t an infringement upon fundamental human rights.
I think it should be approved by all countries in other to curb the spread of such disease
Ogola says
Hahahaa!!
c says
Upuzi
boysoloboy@yahoo.co.uk says
Yeah If men’s dicks gonna be tattooed to identify them, what about women??, cause both sexes are prone to spread the virus.
Anonymous says
both men and women will be tattooed right above the pubic line. I think this is something that should have been done a long time ago I’ve read people running their mouth saying that this is no different then Hitler tattooing those in the Holocaust. that’s just sickening something has got to be done to protect other people. it’s a well known fact that oftentimes people that are HIV and AIDS positive will know that they are and continue to sleep with other people unprotected and continue to share needles. I think without any doubt this needs to happen in the US
Evil one says
Anonymous says, Let’s start by tattooing your junk okay?
computer says
Good idea….
Congratulations his excellency Zuma for giving an assent to such laws…
I think every president in other countries should emulate to practice
Hamza says
You’re right! Der are woman and men with full blown aids sleeping around smiling like its all good, Abstinence in the u.s is still a choice and for those who see a pretty or handsome face with charm its Sac time, No one constantly goes to the doctor (as you should especially with multiple sex partners or using drug needles) to get checked out knowing Everyone want to mention”its not fair” WAT DO YOU MEAN?? What’s NOT fair is KNOWING YOU have it and spread it THAT IS VOLUNTARILY ACTIN LIKE GOD AND DECIDING SOMEONE’S FATE, NO-ONE ASKS TO HAVE AIDS, AND SHOULD BE MINDFUL OF YOUR BODY OF YOUR BODY STOP SHOOTING UP ANF HAVING UNPROTECTED SEX
Anonymous says
Thats one step in the right direction but the male genitalia u av over there can make our ladies lustful
Rono says
Zuma is always too parochial to imagine that tattoing men will stop the spread of the virus! He should retire and concentrate on his ARVs
Anonymous says
Loooool
twinkie says
Applaud to you Rono. And some people just talk bcz they feel like talking. Why at first they implemented humans right?!
enhle says
As much as people have rights, this won’t work. last I checked a patient is not forced to be on any medication because of their rights, so are the health workers going to force patients to have a tattoo if they refuse?
no name says
What happen to the word “confidentiall” if thats happen that means your status its no longer a secret . We have the right Baba
nic-nac says
confidential meaning that they can’t just go around telling everyone, they can’t post a list of infected people, the tattoo does not breach confidentiality and your status should never be kept a secret from some one you are sexually active with, they have the right to know and to decide if they want to take that chance… this virus is reeking havoc on way too many people and spreading way to rapidly… something needs to be done.
Vel254 says
yes nic-nac you are right… I think Kenya too should implement that to save ‘clean’ people
Anonymous says
United States laws are much different than South Africa I don’t think this would ever fly in America even though I absolutely think it should be done here in the United States. I think it is absurd to argue the idea of it being done it’s not discrimination yes it is scary yes it is sad I can’t imagine being HIV or AIDS positive and then being told I have to get a tattoo to remind myself everyday that I do. but the sad fact sad truth the sad reality is it just because someone is HIV and AIDS positive and they know they are does not mean that they are going to continue to be safe respectful and truthful to other people and their bodies. we have drug needle users that are just as guilty spreading and sharing this devastating disease as those who are having multiple sex partners. we are way past this is a gay thing this is a black thing this is a whatever thing. no this is a human problem and some humans need to step up and knock the shit out of the ball park. there’s no doubt in my mind the tattoos should be given. people walking down the street are not going to see it going to a restaurant going to the swimming pool no one is going to see it until you pull your pants down to be intimate and I absolutely think this should be done I think it’s brilliant how I said that 20 years ago that this should be done
carlosdanger45 says
Hahahahaha, signing the bill and drinking his ARV’s ????? Hahahahaha lol
Anonymous says
Kwani atawalazimisha? Kutest hiari, kutumia dawa hiari ndio itakuwa MTU achorwe tatoo. Kwanza izo tattoo kwa ngozi za wengine zinamadhara. Hajui alitendalo anahitaji counselin uyo Raisi
Bollocks says
This is just bollocks coming from this Kenyan nonsense!!!
ysha says
that will lead to increase of HIV no1 will want to be tattooed so no one will test leading to more unprotected sex
Erogiko lojik says
not suprised zuma even after raping a hiv lady rushed to the bathroom to wash away the virus hedidnt succeed. This is a bizaree idea from him too. It wont work there r four ways of preventing spread abstain ,b faithful to one partner ,condoms ,death.
Anonymous says
this is kind of joke…tatoo cant help help
Anonymous says
United States laws are much different than South Africa I don’t think this would ever fly in America even though I absolutely think it should be done here in the United States. I think it is absurd to argue the idea of it being done it’s not discrimination yes it is scary yes it is sad I can’t imagine being HIV or AIDS positive and then being told I have to get a tattoo to remind myself everyday that I do. but the sad fact sad truth the sad reality is it just because someone is HIV and AIDS positive and they know they are does not mean that they are going to continue to be safe respectful and truthful to other people and their bodies. we have drug needle users that are just as guilty spreading and sharing this devastating disease as those who are having multiple sex partners. we are way past this is a gay thing this is a black thing this is a whatever thing. no this is a human problem and some humans need to step up and knock the shit out of the ball park. there’s no doubt in my mind the tattoos should be given. people walking down the street are not going to see it going to a restaurant going to the swimming pool no one is going to see it until you pull your pants down to be intimate and I absolutely think this should be done I think it’s brilliant how I said that 20 years ago that this should be done
Anon says
Lol hahaha very true
JABS says
No one will go to visit vct centers.
Caroline says
nonsense!!!
Joseph says
The Bible says in Leviticus 19:28, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead, and do not mark your skin with tattoos. I am the Lord….. That’s against my religion
marosa says
thats true hey
christian....... says
I am covered in tattoos and the lord accepted me,why would you havto get a tattoo are you infected and did you commit adultery
Hamza says
It also says thou shall not kill, ..that’s d same religion
Rachel says
W
@Bollocks what does Kenya have to do with this! Stop hating!
I cannot believe that a whole parliament of 400 grown men and women, sat down, deliberated and agreed that this is the best remedy for controlling spread of HIV! They ought to be ashamed of themselves. What about those who rape, will the tattoo speak and stop the mind of ghetto rapist from his actions?
I think this is degenerative!
Let the president and all those members of parliament on ARVs lead by example!!!
anonymus says
I do not support the bill its discriminatory!
henryacellam84@gmail.com says
Mr. president Sir, Women should be tattooed where?
anonym says
women won’t be tattooed. They will have their vaginas stiched up forever!!! lol
nkosi@vbn.co.bw says
that is crap…. there is no such a thing and it will never be passed
Esther says
this are the end of times…the book of revelation is been fulfilled. let us repent. the big question is what will happen to those who would refuse to do the tatto as it is against the word of God? mmmm….Lord have mercy!
future says
This is a disgrace hauu madoda ma-Afrika amahle what is going on with us kanti why we allowing the satanism asisebenzise …?
Anonymous-Za says
Its not April fools day.When was this bill signed into law and how does the Kenyan’today know what we in South Africa don’t know.
obierokitoto.kisumujunior@kenya says
South Africa is becoming worse
Tina says
Nobody wd love to be exposed on such. That means…people r goin to avoid test n remain green about their status. Without test and treatment..r they going to have a long life?
Won’t they be isolated and stigmatized if tattooed?
myself says
aag you debating this as if there is any truth in it . Yes our leadership is #sh$% but decisions like that should be guided by our constitution ass well . anyone with brains will see how fake this is . lol “after drinking his ARVs . yah ne!
andymasuku@yahoo.com says
Nonseeenseeee
Siya D. says
Shame on Kenya Today, fro spreading lies about South Africa… and people should stop being gullible in believing anything on internet!
Chris says
The last sentence if the article ; “Said Jacob Zuma after signing the bill and drinking his ARV’s.”
is Zuma HIV positive?
I’m doubt this article…it’s nt a true story.
Vincent says
Hahahaa! South Africans are the Greatest jokers I’ve ever seen!
zek says
Zuma wathlanya if itst true
@#$#$$ says
I guess he already got his tattoo, can we plse see how it looks like. Mr Z show ur nation.
malova says
The Prrsident himself is a victim. That bill has got no effect to him, he has to be tatoed first.
Anonymous says
So a child who has been raped or molested and contracted hiv now not only has to deal with the trauma of the rape but the constant reminder of a tattoe as well..zuma education is important..people are going to stop geting tested and the spread will increase
Anonymous says
i wonder whats malema’ stand on this
Sthandwa says
Daaa ppl u blv lento read between the last lines , dweee it a joke yhooo where s urls sense of humour OMG
SA ndlovu says
untrue story no even one in south africa can signed this bill
SA ndlovu ezakheni says
bakhuluma iphutha lapha,i South africa inomthethosisekelo ohamba phambili ovikela wonke amalungelo omuntu nomuntu kulelizwe
jakes says
Aaà aaaah DAT will not work ppl in winterveldt dey don’t even look at the private part anymore they just put it in,as long as its wet.dey will look after the procedure is done.
lolly says
what the hell Zuma lets c urs 1st plzzz
•••• says
Zuma education is free you should get some ppl have rights and should sign the word stupid on his head
Anonymous says
I don’t think its true. Lol
Just K says
I get the idea of Zuma trying to help those who are negative, but then on the other hand i thought one’s status is always confidential but that doesn’t mean we have to lie to our partners. Lets not spread the disease please people
Noxy says
Hmm, interesting, let’s hope ppl won’t hide the tattoo by not shaving their public hair.
Heidi says
This report is in bad English and talks nonsense
Dorky says
let be careful cos all dis are signs of de end times
De Holy Bible said at de end time strenge things will happen n dey are happening too
lets ignore all dat n follow de word of God
nana b says
People I think Zuma is not a christian, he is from a different world . Didn’t he know that, there are better educators to educate this disease of hiv and aids
Well, Zuma is just being human that is all but please, President Zuma the bible says our Lord does not like that, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ghanaba Kwabena says
But the truth is this law can’t be effective in Ghana because of dum-sor. The tattoo won’t be seen. Besides a lot of Ghanaian women enjoy having sex in the dark
Favoured One says
Murderers should get the tattoos on their foreheads neh? This is discrimination at its lowest. Maybe our beloved President should show us his tattoo first. He must lead by example. People go to gym at their work place, does this mean all those colleague they share the shower with has to know their status? Where is the confidentiality there? This is just to protect rapists, abusers and child molesters. Maybe he should legalise rape, murder and all known crimes including xenophobia.
People should love themselves enough to look after themselves and their loved ones. This will in no way combat the spreading of aids. The money used on tattoos should be used to find ways in which to cure this disease instead of exposing our people.
mazert says
This thing is so stressful u stress about always staying away from work to get treatment and u stress about people who see you there and spread your status all over the place now you have to stress about getting a tatoo you didnt aprove maybe suicide is better that living a life of being gudged you never applied for cos if this this was in a cup no 1 would drink it what happened to human rights?
mazert says
I don’t blive in tatoos and ill be damn b4 i let any1 give me 1 against my will.
Favoured One says
I hope it’s not true. If it’s a joke, shame on whoever started these rumours. No one knows about this bill,
Favoured One says
This is not true guys. Just went through the SA Laws regarding HIV and Aids and there is nothing that states that such law was passed by President Zuma. If you look at the posts that speaks about this, non are actually from SA, I think this is how the criminals steal our information online. Beware. We might have opened ourselves to Internet information scam. Lesson learnt.
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silas says
by the way that idea is so mature. ..! it can help most of our leaders of tomorrow….! I hope that idea will come upto our mother country. ….!!!!!
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enitan whesu says
lets be objective, is there any reasoning to this? My submission is:
http://enitanwhesucheckthisout.blogspot.com.ng/2016/05/tatoo-for-hiv-positive-people-how.html
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