The Controversy
Kenny Kunene, the deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance, has denied reports that he spent R114,500 on alcohol at Rockets Club in Umhlanga Rocks on Monday, July 8. The controversy started when entertainment blogger Musa Khawula posted a receipt on social media showing a bill of R114,518 at Rockets Club, with a tip of R11,451.80.
*Kunene’s Response*
Kunene took to social media to rubbish the claims made by Khawula, stating that he was not at the club on Sunday or any other day. Kunene accused Khawula of peddling fake news and extortion, alleging that Khawula has a history of making false claims about people to extort money from them.
*The Receipt*
The receipt posted by Khawula showed a bill of R114,518 at Rockets Club, with a tip of R11,451.80. The receipt showed that the bill was settled at 4 am on Monday morning and included items such as Red Bull, Tequila Don, Indian Toni, Ginger Ale, Aces Brut, and Veuve Clicqt.
*South Africans React*
South Africans reacted to the news, with some supporting Kunene and others criticizing him for responding to Khawula’s claims. Some users suggested that Kunene was seeking attention and proving himself through his spending.
*The Truth Behind the Bill*
The incident has raised questions about the authenticity of the receipt and Khawula’s motives for sharing it. Kunene’s denial of the claims has sparked a debate about the truth behind the R114,500 Bill. https://twitter.com/Kenny_T_Kunene/status/1810772363765764140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1810772363765764140%7Ctwgr%5E3772ec8467bbcc445657c5ea6792341ac1c3df6f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Flifestyle%2Fceleb-news%2Flocal-celebs%2Fumhlanga-durban-rockets-club-kenny-kunene-r114-500-bill%2F
*Conclusion*
In conclusion, Kenny Kunene has denied reports that he spent R114,500 on alcohol at Rockets Club in Umhlanga Rocks on Monday, July 8. The controversy has sparked a debate about the truth behind the bill and Khawula’s motives for sharing it.