Masemola Faces Backlash Over Testimony Linking Kenny Kunene To Murder Suspect

Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola came under fire during a parliamentary inquiry on Friday for his testimony claiming that Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy leader Kenny Kunene was found twice at the home of Katiso “KT” Molefe, a suspect in the murder of musician Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka.

The claim was challenged by PA MP Ashley Sauls, who accused Masemola of presenting unverified information. The inquiry, held to investigate corruption allegations within the criminal justice system, quickly descended into a tense exchange between committee members.

Kunene has previously explained that he was only accompanying a journalist to interview Molefe when police made the arrest. Following an internal party investigation, he resigned as a City of Johannesburg councillor but was later cleared and reinstated in September.

Confusion Over Kunene’s Presence During Arrest

During the hearing, EFF leader Julius Malema questioned whether others, including journalists, were present when Molefe was arrested. In his response, Masemola confirmed he had been informed that both a journalist and Kunene were at the house.

“But I am aware they did find Mr Kunene at the house and a journalist. I know they did find Mr Kunene. Actually it was not the first time. Even when they went for the second time they found him there,” he said.

He added that during the first visit, Kunene “turned at the gate while police were busy with their work.”

Sauls pressed Masemola to confirm whether he was “100% sure” Kunene had been found there twice. Masemola maintained that his team had reported it to him:

“One of the times he was in the house. The other time he turned at the gate. They denied him entry. That is the report I got,” he stated.

MPs Clash Over Accuracy and Relevance of Testimony

Sauls accused Masemola of presenting hearsay as fact, arguing, “Your team is immune to lie.” He then requested protection from the EFF after tensions flared, insisting that Masemola’s testimony “is based on a report, it’s not fact.”

However, DA MP Ian Cameron intervened, saying Sauls’s line of questioning was beyond the scope of the inquiry. “I think we are losing the plot. This is not part of the scope of the Ad Hoc Committee,” Cameron noted.

Despite objections, Ad Hoc Committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane allowed Sauls to continue. This decision drew criticism from MK MP Sibonelo Nomvalo, who argued that the committee’s time was being wasted:

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“We can’t be subjected to Kenny Kunene. We have serious issues of national importance. The whole country is watching us and the member is subjecting us to Kenny Kunene,” Nomvalo said.

Masemola stood by his statement, asserting, “Whether they lie or not, I took that which they told me.” Sauls countered that if Kunene had not been there twice, “the General lied to the nation.”

Sauls concluded by defending his party leaders, saying, “I want the nation to know that my leaders served their time in jail. They paid the price and they worked daily to repay society.” He added that he remained proud of both Kenny Kunene and PA leader Gayton McKenzie for their willingness to face internal scrutiny.

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