Mystery Deepens over Kenny Kunene’s 'Journalist' Visit to DJ Sumbody Murder Suspect’s Home
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY, GAUTENG, JUL 23 – Kenny Kunene was suspended and relieved from municipal duties pending a 30-day investigation by independent lawyers after being found at the home of a murder suspect during a police raid.
- Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie suspended deputy president Kenny Kunene during a Facebook Live on July 22, after he was found at the Sandton home of murder suspect Katiso 'KT' Molefe.
- After admitting he was at Katiso "KT" Molefe’s home on Monday, Kunene was placed on special leave and removed as MMC, with lawyers of good character to lead the probe.
- Kenny Kunene said `being in the wrong place at the wrong time for the right reasons`, explaining he was facilitating an exclusive interview for his Africa News Global outlet.
- Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, representing the DA, called the explanation `absurd` and demanded Kunene’s permanent removal as MMC, while public reaction on social media remains divided over the probe’s impartiality.
- An independent panel of lawyers will investigate, and more details are expected to surface as the investigation unfolds.
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Kunene ‘would never get involved with murders’ says McKenzie
Now placed on a month’s leave over alleged ties to an accused criminal mastermind, Kenny Kunene has spoken out about the ‘dramatic’ arrest, but questions remain about the purpose of the meeting and the identity of the unnamed ‘young journalist’ he was accompanying.
South Africa: Kenny Kunene Suspended for Visiting DJ Sumbody Murder Suspect
PA leader Gayton McKenzie says Kunene must step away from politics and will be removed as Johannesburg MMC for Transport. Kunene claims he was helping a journalist, but the DA says his excuse is laughable and shows links to criminal networks.
Kenny Kunene faces probe after he was found at murder accused’s home
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie says his deputy Kenny Kunene will be subjected to an investigation after police found him at the Sandton house of murder accused Katiso “KT” Molefe.
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