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Sep 26, 2025
Media Venture or Liability? Kunene's Newspaper Role Raises Political Eyebrows
Author: GlobalZa
Political analysts question appropriateness of PA leader's media ownership after Molefe arrest connection
JOHANEESBURG, 22 July 2025 - Kenny Kunene's dual role as Patriotic Alliance deputy president and owner of African News Global has come under scrutiny following his involvement in arranging an interview with murder suspect Katiso Molefe. While Kunene claims he's transferring the media company to young journalists, political ethics experts highlight several concerns:
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1. Conflict of Interest: Should sitting politicians own media houses that cover their parties?
2. Access Journalism: Kunene admitted using his "relationships" to secure the Molefe exclusive
3. Security Risks: The Sandton visit occurred without vetting of the facilitator's connections
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"This wasn't some random interview," noted media analyst Thandi Smith. "Molefe is central to multiple murder investigations. For a senior politician to be involved, even peripherally, demands transparency." Kunene maintains he was mentoring young journalists, but the incident has renewed debate about politicians' private business interests.
