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Jub Jub Arrested for Kidnapping, Gun Threat
15 Jun
Summary
- South African rapper Jub Jub arrested for alleged kidnapping and gun threat.
- He allegedly accused the driver of a relationship with his girlfriend before confrontation.
- This is not his first encounter with the law; past convictions include manslaughter.
South African entertainer Molemo Maarohanye, popularly known as Jub Jub, was arrested on Sunday, June 15, 2026. The charges stem from an alleged incident where he confronted a taxi driver in Edenvale, a town near Johannesburg. Maarohanye is accused of kidnapping the driver and firing a gun in his direction.
Reports indicate that Maarohanye confronted the driver after accusing him of having a relationship with his girlfriend. The alleged abduction and shooting occurred around 07:30 local time on Sunday. The taxi driver managed to escape unharmed and immediately reported the incident to the police.
Maarohanye, who currently hosts the reality show 'Uyajola 9/9', has a previous criminal record. In 2012, he was convicted for killing schoolchildren while drag-racing, a verdict later overturned to manslaughter. More recently, in 2023, he faced charges of rape, attempted murder, and assault, which were withdrawn by prosecutors in 2024.
He is scheduled to appear in Germiston Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, June 18, 2026, for an initial hearing regarding the recent allegations. The rapper has not yet issued a public statement on the matter.
