South Africa: Presidency Rejects Marikana Lawyer's Claims

President Jacob Zuma has dismissed as "false" comments by a lawyer linking the presidency to the retirement of the North West police commissioner.

"The presidency rejects the false statements made by Marikana defence attorney, Andries Mkome... in relation to the provincial and national police commissioners," spokesperson Harold Maloka said in a statement.

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