Khumalo on Thursday announced he had parted ways with the club he enjoyed a 30-year marriage with, as he takes on the role of technical director at Baroka.
Motaung has since conveyed his well wishes to the former Bafana Bafana mifielder, while highlighting the nature of their amicable seperation.
“Doctor came to us six month ago to discuss his future plans and desire to pursue other interests,” Motaung said in a club statement.
“Among the points contained in his proposal was the desire to grow his brand and take on other challenges after celebrating his 50th birthday in June.
"We sat down and discussed his proposals with the football department to map the way forward for both parties, until we agreed that he should pursue his dreams as we did not want to stand in his way."
As his parting statement, Motaung added: “Doctor remains a legend of the club and we will always work with him whenever the opportunity presents itself. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. He will also be welcomed back whenever we do our legends programmes.”