Kunene row a wake-up call

In recent years, the line between politics and criminality in South Africa has become increasingly blurred.

- Sydney Majoko

This troubling trend continues with the issues around former Joburg MMC for transport Kenny Kunene.

This after he was found at the home of Katiso "KT" Molefe, a suspect in the gang-style murder of nightclub owner DJ Sumbody, real name Oupa Sefoka. The incident raises serious questions about the integrity of this country's political leaders.

His presence at Molefe's house is not just a matter of poor judgment; it is a glaring example of the erosion of ethical boundaries. As a reformed ex-prisoner who has been striving to be taken seriously by the public, Kunene should have been acutely aware of the implications of associating with a murder suspect.

His claim that he was there to help a journalist investigate a story for his online news platform is unconvincing, especially since he has not named the journalist and the story was not found on the platform.

This incident is symptomatic of a broader issue: the gradual acceptance of relationships between politicians and individuals involved in criminal activities.