Kunene

Kunene, a nightclub owner, defends himself to critics, saying he's entitled to spend his money however he wishes.

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

"I respect women, and was only trying to create jobs for those ladies, who are models," Kunene adds.

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

The president of the African National Congress Youth League was on hand for the celebration The Times runs an editorial defending its decision to run a racy photo, and lashing out at "bystanders" who "are as shameful as Kunene."

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

Nov. 1: Abdul Madoda Milazi, a Times blogger, reports that Kunene is being called "Mr. Sushi."

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

Jan. 31, 2011: The debate heats up again after Kunene opens a ZAR club in Cape Town to go along with his other one in Johannesburg.

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

Kunene, a nightclub owner, defends himself to critics, saying he's entitled to spend his money however he wishes.

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

Nov. 14: Kunene remains a controversial figure for his spending habits, reports The Times.

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

Nov. 14: Kunene remains a controversial figure for his spending habits, reports The Times.

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

Jan. 31, 2011: The debate heats up again after Kunene opens a ZAR club in Cape Town to go along with his other one in Johannesburg.

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011

Nov. 1: Abdul Madoda Milazi, a Times blogger, reports that Kunene is being called "Mr. Sushi."

Danny Groner: South Africa's Sushi Scandal: A Timeline Danny Groner 2011