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On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1527, Fatahillah expels Portuguese forces from Sunda Kelapa, now regarded as the foundation of Jakarta. In 1897, British colonial officers Charles Walter Rand and Lt. Charles Egerton Ayerst are assassinated in Pune, Maharashtra, India by the Chapekar brothers and Mahadeo Vinayak Ranade, who are later caught and hanged. In 1918, Yeoh Ghim Seng, Singaporean politician, acting President of Singapore (died 1993) was born. In 1918, Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) was born. In 1941, Terttu Savola, Finnish journalist and politician was born. In 1950, John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer was born. In 1970, Đặng Thùy Trâm, Vietnamese surgeon and author (born 1942) passed away. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 2012, Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco. In 2017, Quett Masire, Botswanan politician (born 1926) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
DA Demands Councillors Responsible for Wasteful Expenditure Be Held Accountable in O.R. Tambo
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
PORT ST. JOHN’S, EASTERN CAPE — The Democratic Alliance (DA) demands councillors responsible for wasteful expenditure be held accountable in the O.R. Tambo District Municipality following allegations of collusion with service providers. Mbongeni Kotani, a DA councillor in the district, has called for urgent investigations into the mismanagement of millions of Rands meant for critical []
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