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Kenny Kunene (Kenneth Kunene) was born on 21 October, 1970 in Odendaalsrus, South Africa, is a South African businessman and ex-convict. Discover Kenny Kunene's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

Popular As Kenneth Kunene
Occupation Businessman · motivational speaker · politician
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 21 October, 1970
Birthday 21 October
Birthplace Odendaalsrus, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Who Is Kenny Kunene's Wife?

His wife is Mathato Kunene (div. 2012) Nonkululeko Whitney Mhlanga (m. 2017)

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Wife Mathato Kunene (div. 2012) Nonkululeko Whitney Mhlanga (m. 2017)
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Children 6

Kenny Kunene Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kenny Kunene worth at the age of 53 years old? Kenny Kunene’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Kenny Kunene's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Businessman

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1970

Kenny Kunene (born 21 October 1970) is a South African businessman, politician, motivational speaker, teacher, activist and former convict.

Kunene currently serves as Deputy President of the Patriotic Alliance.

1980

Kunene got involved in student politics in the 1980s and at the age of 15 he was imprisoned for 6 months due to his role in student uprising and protests in the Free State.

Kunene attended Marobe Primary School, Rearabetswe Secondary school and Vista University.

He later became an English and History teacher.

1997

In 1997, he was convicted of running a Ponzi scheme for which he served six years in prison.

After his prison stint, Kunene became a motivational speaker and became active in local politics.

He later opened a club called ZAR and became known for throwing lavish parties.

Kunene was imprisoned from 1997 to 2003 after being convicted of running a ponzi scheme.

While in prison, he organised parties to build goodwill among his fellow inmates and was influential in prison.

After he was released he went to work at Calculus Private School in Bloemfontein and later began working with convicted bank robber Gayton McKenzie who had since become a motivational speaker.

Kunene and McKenzie then invested in a seafood distribution business.

Kunene has also worked as a public relations consultant and lobbyist for mining companies.

2010

His birthday party on 21 October 2010 that hosted the then ANCYL president Julius Malema and featured nyotaimori was criticised by then COSATU secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi, leading to a political row.

Also, the ANCWL condemned nyotaimori at Kunene's party as an attack on the bodily integrity and dignity of women in South Africa.

2011

In 2011, he drew controversy for hosting “sushi parties” where guest ate sushi off the bodies of half naked women.

Kunene was the star of South African reality television show So What: Big Money, Big Dreams which aired on e.tv during 2011.

2012

In March 2012 the Hawks (special police investigative unit) spokesman McIntosh Polela confirmed that the Hawks have done an investigation into Kunene regarding fraudulent representations to communities and potential shareholders as part of the application for mining rights by Central Rand Gold (CRG).

No charges were levelled.

2013

He served as Secretary-General of the Patriotic Alliance from 2013 to 2014.

While working as a high school English teacher, Kunene opened a shebeen selling alcohol after work and began engaging in criminal activities including robberies and fraud.

Kunene was a supporter of the African National Congress until 2013 when he wrote a scathing open letter to President Jacob Zuma criticising his leadership.

In July 2013, Kunene briefly joined the Economic Freedom Fighters as a high-profile member of the organisation's "Central Command Team" before resigning from the organisation in August 2013.

In November 2013, Kunene became the Secretary-General of a newly formed political party, the Patriotic Alliance.

In 2013, he appeared in the fourth episode of the British travel documentary television series The Moaning of Life.

2014

He left the party in 2014 after the national and provincial elections.

Kunene is currently focusing on his businesses including a Smart City Technology Company which has YooKoo Ride an e-hailing Taxi App in South Africa, Public Relations, Government Relations, Skills Training and Development and Mining consulting and Investment.

Kunene is currently serving as Transport MMC in the city of Johannesburg

Kunene has five children Mpho, Thato, Mosa, Remo and Reemona and he currently lives with three of his children and his wife, Nonkululeko “MaRemo” Whitney Mhlanga, in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Kunene is the third child of four children, his late sister Disebo is the first born, then comes Papiki and last born Neo.

Kunene is known for his appreciation of sushi, and has been referred to in South Africa as "The Sushi King" or "Mr. Sushi".

In April 2014, Kunene was the Roastee of Comedy Central Africa's Roast of Kenny Kunene.

Kunene also owns two online news publications namely WeeklyXpose and AfricaNews 24-7.

2019

In February 2019, Kunene released Yookoo Rides, a mobile app for vehicle for hire services.

Kenny Kunene was raised by his mother and grandparents.

Kunene's mother has served as an Evangelist and faith healer.

While he was growing up near Odendaalsrus his grandmother, a midwife, was the family's sole breadwinner.