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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - The former headmistress of Oprah Winfrey's school for disadvantaged girls has denied being aware of allegations that a dormitory matron sexually assaulted and abused pupils.
Winfrey announced Monday that Nomvuyo Mzamane's contract would not be renewed, indicating that school officials had ignored complaints from the girls and tried to keep allegations of abuse from her.
"Contrary to reports, I had no knowledge of abuse. I did not and would never participate in any such cover up," Mzamane said in a statement issued Thursday through her U.S.-based lawyer.
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