Kenny Kunene

Kenny Kunene is a prominent South African businessman and politician, currently serving as the deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance. He gained notoriety for his controversial views on political issues and his outspoken criticism of other political parties, particularly in the context of budgetary debates. Recently, he was in the news for accusing the Democratic Alliance of exploiting budgetary issues to manipulate coalition politics surrounding the proposed VAT increase.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

536,951

Power

3,169$

Sentiment

6.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	2	6.50	0.82%	+10%	59,308,690	536,951	$350,000	3,169$
Totals	2				59,308,690	536,951	$350,000	3,169$

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Recent Mentions

South Africa: Kenny Kunene is the suspended deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance and the party's candidate for Johannesburg mayor. 7

Gayton Mckenzie Katiso Molefe Oupa Sefoka Cilliers Brink Helen Zille

Mail & Guardian: Decision for PA’s Kunene to be Joburg mayoral candidate taken before his suspension – party sources – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Kenny Kunene was sanctioned by McKenzie for his involvement in reports of criminality. 6

Gayton Mckenzie Cyril Ramaphosa

Mail & Guardian: Distracted by politics of noise – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: McKenzie didn’t hesitate to sanction friend Kenny Kunene, a Johannesburg councillor and deputy leader of McKenzie’s party. 7

Gayton Mckenzie Cyril Ramaphosa

Mail & Guardian: Distracted by politics of noise – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: The position left vacant by Kenny Kunene’s resignation is being contested by the EFF and PA. 5

Liam Jacobs Mgcini Tshwaku

Mail & Guardian: We’ll pull out of Joburg coalition if we don’t get transport MMC post, say EFF and PA – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Kenny Kunene was ordered by the high court to apologize for calling Julius Malema a cockroach. 3

Julius Malema Gayton Mckenzie Sinawo Thambo

Mail & Guardian: Kenny Kenene ordered to say sorry for calling Julius Malema a cockroach – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Kenny Kunene resigned as a councillor and member of the mayoral committee for transport after being linked to a murder suspect. 4

Liam Jacobs Gayton Mckenzie Dada Morero Katiso Molefe Oupa John Sefoka Margaret Arnolds Johannes January

Mail & Guardian: DA defector Liam Jacobs replaces Patriotic Alliance’s Kenny Kunene in Johannesburg council – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Kenny Kunene has resigned from his roles in the City of Johannesburg following his official suspension from the Patriotic Alliance pending an investigation into his relationship with murder-accused Katiso Molefe. 5

Katiso Molefe Oupa Sefoka Gayton Mckenzie Belinda Kayser Echeozonjoku

Mail & Guardian: Kenny Kunene steps away from Joburg and PA roles – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Kenny Kunene had been found in the company of a murder suspect when police arrested him. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Gayton Mckenzie Nobuhle Nkabane Thembi Simelane Senzo Mchunu

Mail & Guardian: It’s time to be decisive, Mr President – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Kenny Kunene has denied knowing murder-accused Katiso 'TK' Molefe, saying he was at the latter’s property by coincidence when he was arrested. 4

Katiso Molefe Oupa Sefoka Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Belinda Kayser Echeozonjoku Dada Morero Sibusiso Mokoena Sandile Myeza Vusimuzi Matlala

Mail & Guardian: I was at the wrong place, at the wrong time for the right reasons – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Kenny Kunene is the deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance and has vowed not to compensate Malema for calling him a 'cockroach'. 4

Julius Malema Motsamai Makume Adriano Mazzotti

Mail & Guardian: I will not pay Malema a cent for calling him a cockroach – The Mail & Guardian