Kenny Kunene Says He Spent His Own Money to Buy French Champagne and Hennessey for Joburg Road Event

• Johannesburg transport MMC Kenny Kunene clapped back at criticism over champagne-popping at a women's event
• The Johannesburg Road Agency organised the event to celebrate women working in the transport industry
• South Africans are unimpressed with Kunene's explanation that he spent his own money to buy the alcohol

JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg transport MMC Kenny Kunene has hit back at criticism after he popped French champagne at the Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) women's event.

Kenny Kunene caught on camera popping champagne

This comes after a video of Kunene speaking to a crowd of women and telling them that they are going to sip on French champagne Moët & Chandon in celebration.

DA Johannesburg chief whip Leah Knott shared the video and called the municipality out, saying the leaders are a "drunken joke."

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Kenny Kunene says he spent his own money

Responding to the claim that the City of Joburg spent taxpayers' money on alcohol, the former self-proclaimed "Sushi King" said the video shared on social media was taken out of context, reports TimesLIVE.

Kunene slammed Leah for misleading the public and said the champagne and Hennessy bottles were bought with his money. The Transport MMC added that the event was organised to honour women working in the transport industry.

He added that the City of Joburg only spent money on food, and the venue they used was the Metrobus Academy Centre. He said he paid for additional expenses such as entertainment and decor.

“I paid for the entertainment and got couches so those who are tired of sitting at the round tables can relax. I declared these things before the event started. I am unapologetic for celebrating the people who are not celebrated," said Kunene.

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South Africans react to Kenny Kunene splurging on JRA event

@NkolisoYeko_NY said:

"We don’t need such arrogant, self-serving individuals in the positions of people’s service. With our beautiful city of Joburg dilapidating at the speed of light, the so-called 'leaders' are arrogantly showing their so-called 'my money'. It’s inconceivable, to say the least."

@FsTebza said:

"When you have a Sushi King as an MMC "

@locke9_locke said:

"Splurging money on French champagne and Hennessy brandy at a function is just plain wrong. I hope Kenny Kunene realises that in the areas where PA are popular, unemployment, crime and drug abuse are very rampant, and it's a daily struggle for most just to put bread on the table. No!"

@MakuntleT said:

"It's his money."

@willdav49462260 said:

"Probably corrupt stolen money, so it makes no difference."

@matome_07 said:

"This country is a joke, how do you have clowns like this in a leadership position?"

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Athol Trollip criticises Kenny Kunene’s flashy behaviour

Briefly News previously reported that Athol Trollip, the chairman of ActionSA Eastern Cape, has added his voice to the growing number of people expressing their views on a video of Kenny Kunene endorsing a liquor store in Johannesburg.

Trollip criticised the actions of the politician and businessman, describing them as "disgustingly out of touch", reported TimesLIVE.

Recently, Kunene sparked a conversation by sharing a TikTok video where he appears to be placing an extravagant order for expensive beverages at Boulevard Cellars in Rivonia.

Source: Briefly News