Mampara of the week: Kenny Kunene

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26 January 2025 - 00:00 By Hogarth

If Kenny Kunene had just continued being a shebeen king and hosting sushi parties we wouldn't be bothered about what he posts on social media. But somehow some citizens thought he and his partner in crime — yes crime — Gayton McKenzie were fit for public office...

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