MBABANE:Suspended Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene has resigned from his roles in the City of Johannesburg, the Mail and Guardian reported on Monday.
It has been reported that, his resignation follows his official suspension from the PA pending an investigation into his relationship with murder-accused Katiso “TK” Molefe, who was this week arrested for allegedly orchestrating Oupa Sefoka (DJ Sumbody’s) murder in 2022.
Kunene has agreed to “cooperate with an investigation” and will step aside from his political role in the Patriotic Alliance until he is cleared of the allegations, he will also not act and work in any official capacity in the party while on suspension, its leader Gayton McKenzie said in a statement.
Kunene tendered his resignation as Proportional Representation Councillor and Transport MMC in the city of Johannesburg with immediate effect.
“I am stepping aside from public life, for a period, while my party satisfies itself to certain allegations that have been raised against me, which are unfounded, but I have nevertheless agreed it would be in the public interest for me to await the clearing of my name before considering a return to public service and duty,” Kunene said in a statement.
Suspended Patriotic Alliance(PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene resigns as Johannesburg MMC for transport but consistently denies links with murder suspect Katiso “TK” Molefe.(pic:X).