Patriotic Alliance clears Kenny Kunene of any wrongdoing

by Nomonde Simelane

After serving a suspension since July after being found at the residence of murder-accused Katiso Molefe, Kenny Kunene has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Patriotic Alliance (PA) following an internal investigation.

Similar to a few of South Africa’s notable political figures, the PA’s deputy president Kenny Kunene found himself at the centre of controversy when he was found at the residence of Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe when law enforcement came to arrest him for several serious crimes, including the 2022 murder of DJ Sumbody. When asked, Kenny explained that he had been there to facilitate an interview for his Africa News Global media house.

In response, the Gayton McKenzie-led PA announced Kenny’s suspension from all party activities, including his role as Johannesburg’s Transport mayoral member of the council (MMC), until an investigation was done citing a serious conflict and optics issue.

“Kenny Kunene will be investigated by lawyers of good character, and while he’s being investigated I’ll write to have him removed as MMC,” Gayton Mckenzie said.

Recently, a forensic investigation report cleared the former socialite of any wrongdoing on this matter.

“In as far as Mr Kunene’s version of events that led to him being found on the premises of Mr Molefe on 21 July 2025, his version is corroborated by the interviews conducted with him (Mr Kunene), Jabu, Mr Binase and Mr Motale. The documents and information checked has also corroborated his story,” the report reads.

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