South Africa's Zuma suspends Police Chief 

South African President Jacob Zuma has suspended police chief Riah Phiyega while allegations of misconduct are examined.

Last month, Mr Zuma's office launched an investigation into her role in the 2012 killing of 34 miners by officers during a strike at the Marikana mine. 

It followed an inquiry's finding that police followed a "defective" plan to break up the strike.

Gen Phiyega disputes the findings and defends police handling of the strike.

Numerous calls have been made for Ms Phiyega to be sacked over the case. 

No-one has been charged or held responsible for the killings.

BBC