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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1931, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Brazilian sociologist, academic, and politician, 34th President of Brazil was born. In 1934, Barack Obama Sr., Kenyan economist (died 1982) was born. In 1942, Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa was born. In 1944, Bruce DuMont, American broadcaster and political analyst was born. In 1946, Fabio Capello, Italian footballer and manager was born. In 1948, Edward Brooker, English-Australian politician, 31st Premier of Tasmania (born 1891) passed away. In 1949, Lech Kaczyński, Polish lawyer and politician, 4th President of Poland (died 2010) was born. In 1972, Wikus du Toit, South African actor, director, and composer was born. In 1992, Kofoworola Abeni Pratt, the first black Chief Nursing Officer of Nigeria (born 1910) passed away. In 2011, Frederick Chiluba, Zambian politician, 2nd President of Zambia (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Leave politics to politicians’ – South Africa captain calls for African unity
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has called for African unity after addressing controversy surrounding comments that were allegedly attributed to him in recent days. The post ‘Leave politics to politicians’ – South Africa captain calls for African unity appeared first on Vanguard News.
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