JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance is refuting claims by the Patriotic Alliance.
At the same time, former Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse says Kunene's claims are unfounded.
PA councillor Kenny Kunene claimed Acting Judge Steven Budlender is in the DA's pocket.
It was responding to the dismissal of an bid to appeal a ruling that City Manager, Floyd Brink, was hired illegally.