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The South African
5 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.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Skoda Octavia RS spotted in India for the first time. Here's when it will arrive
The Skoda Octavia RS has been spotted in India at a parking lot. (Instagram) Check Offers With reports of the Skoda Octavia RS being brought to India, the excitement has started building amongst Indian enthusiasts. Recently, a Skoda Octavia RS has been spied inside a parking lot in its 'Neon Green' shade. The RS badge on the Octavia means that the manufacturer has souped it up to deliver better performance. The sedan will most likely be offered in the country as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) unit. The Czech car manufacturer had also showcased the new generation Skoda Octavia RS at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 alongside its other offerings. Currently, Skoda sells only the Slavia in the sedan segment. This midsize sedan has been a successful product from the brand despite the overall pressure on the segment, owing to rising demand and sales of SUVs. Also Read : Confident of Kushaq sales bouncing back in 1-2 months: New Skoda boss. Facelift coming soon Skoda Octavia RS: Design Visually, the Skoda Octavia RS looks identical to the standard iteration of the sedan, barring subtle changes including a blacked-out radiator grille, a redesigned grille with bigger air intakes, new alloy wheels, and more. The grille is flanked by sharp headlamps with projector units and bifurcated LED DRLs on both sides. The hood carries subtle creases, while the side profile features large alloy wheels with a new design. Moving to the rear, the car gets compact and wraparound LED taillights, lip spoiler, etc. The exhaust pipes come finished in black and have been electronically tuned to sound more aggressive upon start-up and in the Sport mode. Also Read : Skoda India plans to bolster pre-owned car business, targets double sales volume Skoda Octavia RS: Interior and features Interior of the Skoda Octavia RS looks the same as the standard model in terms of the layout. However, the all-black theme along with red accents on the dashboard, door trims and other places give it a sporty vibe, which complements the RS badge of the sedan. It gets a sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, a fully digital instrument cluster and a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system. The centre console features a glossy panel with soft-touch buttons. Skoda Octavia RS: Powertrain and specifications The Skoda Octavia RS gets the company's popular 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which is now tuned to churn out 264 bhp peak power and 370 Nm of maximum torque. Transmission duty for the new Skoda Octavia RS is handled by a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The sedan promises a 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 6.4 seconds making it one of the fastest front-wheel drive cars globally. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 17 Jun 2025, 10:58 AM IST
