By Abigail Visagie

Former Patriotic Alliance Deputy President, Kenny Kunene, has resigned with immediate effect as the MMC for Roads and Transport for City Johannesburg.

This comes after he was suspended by the party’s president who is also Minister of Sport Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie on allegations that link him to accused murderer of  the Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka.

Kunene was found in Katiso ‘Kat’ Molefe’s home during a police raid last week. Molefe is one of four arrested suspects in Sefokas murder case.

In his media statement Kunene said, 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, he said.

Kunene also resigned as Proportional Representative Councillor of the PA.