Liam Jacobs to Replace Kenny Kunene as City of Johannesburg Councillor
- The former Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament and current Patriotic Alliance member, Liam Jacobs, might be moving up the ladder
- This was after Kenny Kunene, the party's deputy president, resigned as a councillor and an MMC
- McKenzie also provided an update on the investigation the party has launched into Kunene's alleged ties with murder suspect Katiso Molefe
Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, cabinet reshuffles, the State of the Nation Address, Parliamentary proceedings, politician-related news, and elections at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years.
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JOHANNESBURG — Patriotic Alliance member Liam Jacobs will replace Kenny Kunene as the party's councillor in the City of Johannesburg. This was after Kunene resigned from his position as the MMC of Transport and as a councillor.
According to Eyewitness News, party president Gayton McKenzie announced that Jacobs would take the place of Kunene. Kunene recently resigned after McKenzie initiated an investigation into allegations that Kunene is linked to Katiso Molefe, who was arrested on 21 July 2025. Kunene was found at Molefe's house in Sandton, Johannesburg, and questioned about his presence.
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McKenzie provides an update on the investigation
McKenzie also provided an update on the investigation he launched. He said that he would announce the name of the law firm that will be appointed to probe the circumstances that led to Kunene being found in Molefe's home. McKenzie said that he believed Kunene was set up and that he would not give him special treatment.
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McKenzie said that the party comes before his relationship with Kunene. He also denied having any ties to Molefe. The PA president said he would communicate with Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero about Kunene's resignation on 29 July 2025.
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Who is Liam Jacobs?
Liam Jacobs was a member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance. He, however, defected to the Patriotic Alliance on 13 June 2025. Kunene, on the other hand, was suspended from his position after he was found at Molefe's house. He has denied having any personal relationship with Molefe.
What do South Africans say?
Netizens commenting on X weighed in.
Kane said:
"I've voted for new parties before, but this is by far the worst new party I've ever voted for."
SA1ST said:
"I wonder how it feels to those who are waiting for their turn."
Nelou said:
"That was fast lol."
Tee said:
"It's Liam Jacobs' time to shine. He has been conducting visits to all the incomplete projects in South Africa. Now he will be in charge of the Bree Street protect. I want to see something."
Sipho said:
"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
Democratic Alliance welcomes Kenny Kunene's resignation
In a related article, Briefly News reported that the Democratic Alliance welcomed Kenny Kunene's resignation. Kunene stepped down as Transport MMC and as a PA councillor.
The party called for a full investigation into Johannesburg Roads Agency contracts awarded under Kunene. The party also said the contractors contracted to repair the damaged Lilian Ngoyi Street must be investigated.
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