JOHANNESBURG – In a bombshell interview that has sent shockwaves through the South African political landscape, Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene has launched a blistering, no-holds-barred attack on EFF leader Julius Malema, branding him a "small boy" and a "rat" with "no honor."
The "Sushi King" turned politician didn't hold back during his appearance on Kaya 959, revealing explosive details of a R1 million defamation lawsuit and alleging a web of "juicy" secrets involving late taxi bosses, midnight bags of cash, and "hypocritical" luxury lifestyles.
"He’s a Small Boy": The Generational Clash
The feud, which has reached a fever pitch, stems from a series of public insults. Kunene, who is 10 years Malema's senior, dismissed the EFF commander-in-chief with icy contempt.
"Saying he's a boy, I'm elevating him. He's actually a small boy," Kunene declared [
The "Grace" Houses & Midnight Cash Bags
The heart of the legal battle lies in Kunene's allegations regarding Malema’s relationship with the late taxi mogul Jonathan "Muazi" Msibi. Kunene claims to have sworn affidavits from a former chef at Msibi's farm, "Dinukana," who allegedly witnessed Malema arriving at night with "a black Louis Vuitton bag" filled with cash [
Kunene detailed the "Grace" houses—four small homes named after Msibi’s mother—where these clandestine meetings reportedly took place [
The "Rat" Allegation: Betraying the Dead?
Perhaps the most sensational claim was Kunene’s accusation that Malema is a "rat" for how he describes his former associates after they pass away. Kunene pointed to Malema’s own legal papers, where the EFF leader reportedly describes the taxi industry as a "cartel" and links the late Msibi to drug trafficking and assassinations [
"A man that he spoke at the funeral of... today he says this man is involved with drug cartels and the underworld," Kunene fumed [
Luxury Living on a "Parliamentary Salary"?
Kunene also took aim at Malema’s wealth, questioning how a Member of Parliament could afford a mansion in Sandown allegedly costing between R45 million and R50 million [
He claimed the house features:
Matte Black Paint: Similar to the property of businessman Adriano Mazzotti [
].23:05 A High-Tech Bunker: Allegedly "stronger and better than the bunker of a South African president" [
].24:33 Italian Architects: Rumored to be behind the lavish design [
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"Who exactly is he fooling?" Kunene asked rhetorically, implying that Malema's lifestyle far exceeds his official income [
The "Psycho" in Prison
Addressing allegations from Jermaine Prim, a prisoner who claimed the PA leadership was involved in drug smuggling, Kunene was equally dismissive. He branded Prim a "psycho" and a "con man" who is being used by political enemies to "taint" the PA's rising popularity [
"Gayton McKenzie has never met Jermaine Prim," Kunene insisted, asserting that the party remains "clean" and focused on transforming the lives of former convicts [
A Fight to the Finish
Despite three ongoing legal cases, Kunene remains defiant. He refused to retract any statements, vowing to let the judges decide. However, in a surprising twist, he offered a olive branch—of sorts.
"If Julius comes tomorrow and says let's sit down and talk... I'm a father, I'm 10 years older than him, I will sit down around the table and talk to him," Kunene said, before adding one final jab: "The man is frail... I don't want to kick a man when he's down" [
As the R1 million lawsuit looms, South Africa watches to see if the "Small Boy" will strike back or if the "Lion of the North" has finally met his match in the "Sushi King."
Watch the full explosive interview here: