Patriotic Alliance Clears Kenny Kunene of Wrongdoing After Investigation Into Ties With KT Molefe
- The Patriotic Alliance has concluded its investigation into its Deputy President, Kenny Kunene
- An investigation was launched into Kunene after he was found at the home of a murder-accused
- Kunene defended himself, explaining that he was visiting Katiso Molefe’s home to accompany a young journalist
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GAUTENG – Kenny Kunene has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Patriotic Alliance (PA).
The former Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) resigned from the post and as a CoJ councillor after an investigation was launched into his suspected ties with alleged criminal underworld figure, Katiso “KT” Molefe. He was also suspended by the party.
Investigations were launched after Kunene was found in Molefe’s Sandton home when police arrived to arrest KT. Molefe was arrested in connection with the murder of Oupa Sefoka, who was also known as DJ Sumbody.
The PA Deputy President explained that he was at Molefe’s home to accompany a young journalist from African News Global who wanted to interview KT.
PA clears Kunene of any wrongdoing
On Monday, 22 September 2025, party leader Gayton McKenzie announced that investigations were nearly complete and urged the public to be patient.
Eyewitness News has now reported that investigations are complete, and Kunene has been cleared of any wrongdoing. The investigation found that Kunene was truthful when he said he was accompanying a young journalist to Molefe’s house.
How did South Africans react to the news?
Social media users were not impressed with the outcome of the investigation, questioning how valid it was.
@Bennetfor said:
"As long as Mr Hofmeyer SC is smilling all the way to the ATM, there's no issues. The report was cooked as per the client's and payer's instructions."
@ReachMnisi_ asked:
"So the law firm conducted interviews, and the identities of two people are being withheld? What possible reason could there be to do this? And is this firm only considering verbal testimony? No electronic and telephonic records? Are we children?"
@ComradeCadre questioned:
"Lawyers paid by Kenny to investigate Kenny?"
@Dannis829958899 asked:
"How much was that law firm paid?"
@ReneilweMolefe3 stated:
"You are helping them cover up the lies."
Kunene denies having ties with Vusimuzi Cat Matlala
Briefly News reported that Kunene dismissed allegations that he had any ties with controversial businessman, Vusimuzi Matlala.
The Deputy President of the Patriotic Alliance (PA) also maintained that he wasn't friends with Katiso Molefe.
South Africans weighed in on Kunene's claims on social media, but many didn't believe anything he said.
Kunene's citizen's arrest sparks debate online
Briefly News also reported that Kunene went viral after he made a citizen's arrest, which was captured on camera.
In the viral clip, Kunene and members of his security detail can be seen apprehending a man.
The PA deputy president explained the situation, accusing the man of trying to extort money.
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