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The South African
6 days ago
- The South African
Total value of Kenny Kunene's TWO luxury watches
Former 'Sushi King' turned politician, Kenny Kunene, has dismissed any connection to controversial businessman Katiso Molefe, who was arrested this week as the alleged mastermind behind the murder of popular musician DJ Sumbody. But while Kunene insisted on his innocence in a televised interview, eagle-eyed viewers were just as focused on his wrists – where he was seen sporting not one, but two luxury watches, worth in excess of R1.25 million combined. In the interview, the Patriotic Alliance deputy president reiterated that he has no relationship with Molefe, who was dramatically arrested at his Sandton mansion. Kunene said he was simply escorting a journalist from his media company, African News Global, for an exclusive interview. 'I have done nothing wrong. I was at the wrong place at the wrong time – for the right reasons,' he claimed. 'I don't know Mr Molefe. I don't have his cell number. The police established that.' Kunene claims the meeting was arranged via mutual contacts and that the journalist needed his presence to gain access. 'As we drove in – before entering the house – the police kicked the gate in.' While Kunene attempted to distance himself from the high-profile murder case, social media was buzzing about his eye-catching accessory choices: U-Boat Darkmoon (Neon Green) – Approximate value: R22 000 (including shipping) – Approximate value: (including shipping) Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph – Estimated retail: R1.25 million (including shipping) X (formerly Twitter) users were quick to call out the contrast between Kunene's claims of innocence and his continued display of wealth and flamboyance. 'Only Kenny Kunene would wear a R1 million AP while saying, 'I'm just a journalist's chaperone,'' quipped one user. Background: The DJ Sumbody case DJ Sumbody, whose real name was Oupa John Sefoka, was gunned down in 2022 in what police believe was a targeted hit. Molefe, now in custody, is accused of ordering the murder, though full details remain under wraps. Kunene's unexpected presence at Molefe's residence during the arrest has raised eyebrows, but no charges have been brought against him. With police investigations ongoing, the full extent of the Molefe case – and any potential political entanglements – remains to be seen. Meanwhile, Kunene is not under arrest, and says he is 'fully cooperating' with law enforcement. Whether he was truly at the wrong place at the wrong time, or whether there's more to the story, remains a ticking question – much like the luxury watches on his wrists. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Mail & Guardian
22-07-2025
- Mail & Guardian
Kenny Kunene: I was at the wrong place, at the wrong time for the right reasons
Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene. (X) Patriotic Alliance deputy president and Johannesburg MMC for transport 'I have done nothing, I was at the wrong place at the wrong time, for the right reasons,' Kunene told the Mail & Guardian on Tuesday. He denied ever meeting Molefe or having any contact with him before Monday, when he was arrested for allegedly being the mastermind behind the 2022 murder of Oupa Sefoka — popularly known as DJ Sumbody was killed in a drive‑by shooting in Woodmead, Johannesburg, on 20 November 2022. The vehicle he was in was left riddled with bullets and his driver and bodyguard were pronounced dead at the scene. Kunene, who also owns the online publication African News Global, said the purpose of his visit to Molefe's property was to facilitate an exclusive interview on various topics for one of his journalists. Prior to Monday's arrest, Molefe was out on R100 000 bail for another murder case 'I spoke to my contacts who know this guy. He agreed to the interview to tell his side of the story. I was then told to bring the journalist because they felt comfortable with my presence,' Kunene said. 'As we drove in — before entering the house — and while greeting the person who had connected us to him, the police kicked the gate to come in.' Kunene said when questioned by police about whether he was an associate of Molefe, he had told them that he only knew him from a distance. 'They asked for his number and I told them I don't have it. I then said to them I'm sure they have his number. To assure them that I did not have his number, I told them to punch it on my phone and see if it would appear. They then said I must show them the message of the person who sent the message and I showed them. 'The person had even sent the name of the road not the place and then later sent me another message to say which address I must use. How can I be sent a message from a place that I have been before?' Asked whether he had ever met Molefe before his arrest on Monday, Kunene said he had only met him at a birthday party for the mother of the person who organised the interview. 'I only saw him there, we greeted, I was in my corner with my people and he was in his corner with his people. I don't have his number, he does not have my number, we don't talk. I told the police to investigate and satisfy themselves.' Molefe, who is accused of being the mastermind, is also central Mkhwanazi alleged that the pursuit of Molefe and In a statement on Tuesday, police spokesperson The suspects appeared at the Alexandra magistrate's court on Tuesday on three counts of murder over the killing of DJ Sumbody and his employees, Sibusiso Mokoena and Sandile Myeza. On Tuesday, Democratic Alliance Johannesburg caucus leader 'The 'The people of South Africa do not deserve their local governments led by people who are at home with murder suspects. The people of Johannesburg do not deserve the underworld connections that Kenny Kunene brings to the mayoral committee, in their city. 'Trust in politics comes from keeping promises, and upholding the rule of law. The Patriotic Alliance never keeps their promises, and does not uphold the rule of law.'
