Barbara Holtmann Fixed.Africa
@bholtmann.bsky.social
Feminist urban safety & community development practitioner. Escaping the toxic trumpets. Hoping for provocation, conversation, inspiration & collegiality.
'told the news agency he had been hit in the head by a heavy drumstick thrown from the crowd'.
This quote distracted me from the more serious issues in a post about crowds storming the COP30 venue.
And here was I complaining that chickens get smaller and smaller.
This quote distracted me from the more serious issues in a post about crowds storming the COP30 venue.
And here was I complaining that chickens get smaller and smaller.
November 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
'told the news agency he had been hit in the head by a heavy drumstick thrown from the crowd'.
This quote distracted me from the more serious issues in a post about crowds storming the COP30 venue.
And here was I complaining that chickens get smaller and smaller.
This quote distracted me from the more serious issues in a post about crowds storming the COP30 venue.
And here was I complaining that chickens get smaller and smaller.
Such a tragedy. We live in one world - Clinton's Global Village, yet it seems the North thinks it can survive or even thrive, with ailing populations in the South.
NEW: UK confirms 15% cut to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria for its next funding round, a decision aid agenices say will result in hundreds of thousands of otherwise avoidable deaths.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK cuts contribution to Aids, tuberculosis and malaria fund by £150m
Campaigners say 15% cut, which is smaller than had been feared, is serious setback in efforts to combat the diseases
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Such a tragedy. We live in one world - Clinton's Global Village, yet it seems the North thinks it can survive or even thrive, with ailing populations in the South.
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This is so unbearable.
The country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, passed in 2023, already provides a sentence of life in prison for gay men who have sexual relations, and in some circumstances, even death.
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
This is so unbearable.
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Students risk their NSFAS funds on online betting. Bheki Cele’s allegations. And a look inside the secret lives of firefighters who double as medics, midwives and trauma responders — all in the Weekend Wrap.
Weekend Wrap: Students gambling their future; Cele’s allegations; and the secret lives of firefighters
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October 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Students risk their NSFAS funds on online betting. Bheki Cele’s allegations. And a look inside the secret lives of firefighters who double as medics, midwives and trauma responders — all in the Weekend Wrap.
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On this date in 1961, Birmingham Officials Announce Plan to Close City Parks Rather Than Permit Racial Integration share.google/Eg6FAJUgyhWD...
Oct. 24, 1961 | Birmingham Officials Close Parks Rather Than Permit Racial Integration
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On this date in 1961, Birmingham Officials Announce Plan to Close City Parks Rather Than Permit Racial Integration share.google/Eg6FAJUgyhWD...
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Poverty and economic hardship are among the biggest contributors to the dropout rate in both primary and secondary school. This is despite the introduction of fee-free education in 2016.
Looking beyond the upcoming election and addressing barriers to education in Tanzania
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October 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Poverty and economic hardship are among the biggest contributors to the dropout rate in both primary and secondary school. This is despite the introduction of fee-free education in 2016.
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BBC propaganda for israel
Why is no help being given to the people of Palestine to identify their loved ones?
'The forensic team at Nasser hospital are working with almost no resources to answer vast questions about torture, mistreatment and identity.'
Why is no help being given to the people of Palestine to identify their loved ones?
'The forensic team at Nasser hospital are working with almost no resources to answer vast questions about torture, mistreatment and identity.'
Gaza doctors investigate 'signs of torture' on unnamed dead returned by Israel
Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
BBC propaganda for israel
Why is no help being given to the people of Palestine to identify their loved ones?
'The forensic team at Nasser hospital are working with almost no resources to answer vast questions about torture, mistreatment and identity.'
Why is no help being given to the people of Palestine to identify their loved ones?
'The forensic team at Nasser hospital are working with almost no resources to answer vast questions about torture, mistreatment and identity.'
I wonder why direct marketers think that I will change my mind about blocking spam, if they keep sending the same ads from different addresses? Am I expected to be worn down to whip out my credit card? It doesn't work. I just get crosser.
October 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I wonder why direct marketers think that I will change my mind about blocking spam, if they keep sending the same ads from different addresses? Am I expected to be worn down to whip out my credit card? It doesn't work. I just get crosser.
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Want some GOOD news, for once? This article will leave you feeling happy end positive about the future
The future of solar power is bright, finds @tinymaddie.bsky.social
*Solar panels are cheap, and getting cheaper
*Batteries are good, and getting better
*Economic case for solar will overwhelm political apathy
In short, we're going to run the world on sunshine
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
*Solar panels are cheap, and getting cheaper
*Batteries are good, and getting better
*Economic case for solar will overwhelm political apathy
In short, we're going to run the world on sunshine
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine
www.newscientist.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Want some GOOD news, for once? This article will leave you feeling happy end positive about the future
Can't we just send him somewhere we can't hear him anymore?
🔒Mchunu backtracks: denies Mogotsi, Matlala links; says Ramaphosa not consulted on PKTT dissolution www.news24.com/citypress/po...
Mchunu backtracks: denies Mogotsi, Matlala links; says Ramaphosa not consulted on PKTT dissolution | News24
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu faces backlash after contradicting himself. Last week, he told Parliament President Ramaphosa was briefed on dissolving the PKTT, but today admitted the president wasn’t i...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Can't we just send him somewhere we can't hear him anymore?
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In 2023, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 criminal felony counts of falsifying business records, hiding from the voters that he paid hush money to Stormy Daniels not to reveal that he also paid her for sex. He should have been imprisoned for up to 4 years.
Support our campaign to oppose MAGA extremists
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October 22, 2025 at 5:26 AM
In 2023, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 criminal felony counts of falsifying business records, hiding from the voters that he paid hush money to Stormy Daniels not to reveal that he also paid her for sex. He should have been imprisoned for up to 4 years.
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As interesting, is who has not signed on, so far.
“In addition to the AI figures, the names behind the statement come from a broad coalition of academics, media personalities, religious leaders and ex-politicians”
“In addition to the AI figures, the names behind the statement come from a broad coalition of academics, media personalities, religious leaders and ex-politicians”
Over 800 public figures, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin's Richard Branson urge AI ‘superintelligence’ ban
Over 800 public figures, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin's Richard Branson urge AI ‘superintelligence’ ban
A group of prominent figures, including artificial intelligence heavyweights, have called for an end to efforts to create ‘superintelligence.'
cnb.cx
October 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
As interesting, is who has not signed on, so far.
“In addition to the AI figures, the names behind the statement come from a broad coalition of academics, media personalities, religious leaders and ex-politicians”
“In addition to the AI figures, the names behind the statement come from a broad coalition of academics, media personalities, religious leaders and ex-politicians”
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My 14-year-old self would never have guessed that, in 50 years' time, all the world's music would be available at the click of a button, you'd navigate the globe by carrying a tiny computer around in your pocket, and the US President would post a video of himself shitting over American citizens.
October 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
My 14-year-old self would never have guessed that, in 50 years' time, all the world's music would be available at the click of a button, you'd navigate the globe by carrying a tiny computer around in your pocket, and the US President would post a video of himself shitting over American citizens.
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South Africa’s women’s hockey team secured a clinical victory over Ghana in the African Hockey Cup of Nations final, claiming an 8th consecutive continental title to seal qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup #gsportAfrica
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#AfricaHockey
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#AfricaHockey
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October 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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The collision between Albanese and the Trump White House is a conflict between someone who deeply understands the workings of a Mafia state and a U.S. administration that is building a Mafia state. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/o...
Opinion | The U.S. Denounces Her. Multinationals Threaten Her. She Likes Her Odds.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The collision between Albanese and the Trump White House is a conflict between someone who deeply understands the workings of a Mafia state and a U.S. administration that is building a Mafia state. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/o...
Sure lets stop the horrible language. That's sure to work.
Dave McCormick: "I do think some of this horrible language on the extreme left -- 'fascism, Nazism, authoritarianism' -- I think that's a recipe, an introduction and encouragement to violence. It's gotta stop."
October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Sure lets stop the horrible language. That's sure to work.
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That's twenty-seven flat-out murders. That's twenty-seven lives taken without even a semblance of a legal justification under domestic or international law.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...
October 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
That's twenty-seven flat-out murders. That's twenty-seven lives taken without even a semblance of a legal justification under domestic or international law.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...
Someone told me this weekend that a scientist said that there is a chance of earth being knocked out by a meteorite & if its going to happen we'll ONLY get 2 or 3 months warning. I want to campaign for an Opt Out option. I don't want to know!! What would be the point?
October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Someone told me this weekend that a scientist said that there is a chance of earth being knocked out by a meteorite & if its going to happen we'll ONLY get 2 or 3 months warning. I want to campaign for an Opt Out option. I don't want to know!! What would be the point?
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He needs to be tried in court and imprisoned. But that only happens to us: the little people.
He needs to be tried in court and imprisoned. But that only happens to us: the little people.
Boris Johnson breached rules designed to stop abuse of contacts made in public office, watchdog finds
Johnson found to have breached rules after refusing to answer specific questions about allegations published by the Guardian
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He needs to be tried in court and imprisoned. But that only happens to us: the little people.
He needs to be tried in court and imprisoned. But that only happens to us: the little people.
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Villagers in northern KwaZulu-Natal are preparing for the rainy season by repairing damaged roads, digging trenches, and installing storm drains themselves.
Read groundup.org.za/article/in-n... by Joseph Bracken and Bongane Motaung
Read groundup.org.za/article/in-n... by Joseph Bracken and Bongane Motaung
In northern KwaZulu-Natal, villagers have to fix their own roads and drains
They can’t wait for the government to prepare for the next rainy season
groundup.org.za
October 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Villagers in northern KwaZulu-Natal are preparing for the rainy season by repairing damaged roads, digging trenches, and installing storm drains themselves.
Read groundup.org.za/article/in-n... by Joseph Bracken and Bongane Motaung
Read groundup.org.za/article/in-n... by Joseph Bracken and Bongane Motaung
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Shit
Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’ www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’
Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Shit
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Welp, here it is: maybe the funniest thing we've ever done, in its entirety.
The Onion Investigates: Jeffrey Epstein
YouTube video by The Onion
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October 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Welp, here it is: maybe the funniest thing we've ever done, in its entirety.
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On a short stretch of Antoinette Street in Claremont, the taps are permanently open as residents wait for a stream of water to come out. They have had no regular municipal water for more than 12 years. There are children who don’t know what it is to open a tap to draw a glass of water. There is ...
Claremont, the Joburg suburb that has gone 12 years without water
www.dailymaverick.co.za
October 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
On a short stretch of Antoinette Street in Claremont, the taps are permanently open as residents wait for a stream of water to come out. They have had no regular municipal water for more than 12 years. There are children who don’t know what it is to open a tap to draw a glass of water. There is ...