Incorrect reports about President meeting SAPS Commissioner

10 May 2015

The report in City Press newspaper today, 10 May 2015, to the effect that President Jacob Zuma met the National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega to discuss her redeployment is incorrect (see here).

President Zuma has not had a discussion at any time with General Phiyega with regards to removing her from her position or to deploy her in any other position.

Statement issued by Harold Maloka, The Presidency, May 10 2015