Cape Town – TV presenter and rapper Molemo ‘Jub Jub’ Maarohanye has denied all allegations levelled against him, suggesting that there are efforts by some individuals to “put something together” against him.
According to The Citizen, Maarohanye made his first appearance in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday on charges of discharging a firearm in a public place, as well as pointing an object likely to be mistaken for a firearm.
His arrest followed an incident on Sunday, 14 June, on the East Rand, where he allegedly fired shots during a dispute involving an e-hailing driver and a confrontation linked to his girlfriend.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that, following an investigation, a pellet gun was seized at the rapper’s residence. He appeared in court while out on bail, after an urgent application was granted by the Johannesburg High Court on 16 June.
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Television personality and musician Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye is appearing in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court today in connection with an alleged incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale.
He faces charges including kidnapping, the unlawful… pic.twitter.com/Bot6MefMLS
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The court was also informed that Maarohanye faces a Schedule 5 offence due to a previous conviction, which he had disclosed during the High Court proceedings. In 2010, he was convicted of culpable homicide after a drag racing incident that resulted in the deaths of four schoolchildren. He was released on parole in 2017.
Following his brief court appearance, Jub Jub spoke to the media, expressing shock at the allegations against him. “I’m just shocked at the allegations that I kidnapped and that my girlfriend is dating an Uber driver. I don’t know, man. I’m just complying and appearing and doing what it is. In all cases, anything related to me, it’s always God first anyway,” he said.
[WATCH]: Media personality, Molemo Jub Jub Maarohanye, claims the state has fabricated charges against him, saying he never “kidnapped” an e-hailing driver.
Maarohanye briefly appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s court this morning, following the alleged incident earlier this… pic.twitter.com/o4ltgIfiJN
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He further suggested that the case against him may be being constructed. “So if anybody is trying to put things together, maybe formulate something of some case or whatever, then it’s fine. It is what it is. I’m not a judge, I’m not a lawyer. I’m just an accused, just like any other black man,” he added.
Maarohanye also denied that a firearm was involved in the incident, despite the NPA confirming the seizure of a pellet gun from his home. NPA spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole said the authority remains guided by the evidence and is committed to ensuring the matter proceeds through the criminal justice process without fear, favour or prejudice.
“There’s no gun”. This is what Molemo ‘Jub Jub’ Maarohanye claims regarding his case. The controversial media personality made a brief appearance in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court today. The 45-year-old is charged with an alleged fight with an e-hailing driver at his Edenvale… pic.twitter.com/Y4gJjc3g76
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The matter has been postponed to 24 August 2026 for further investigation.
According to IOL, National Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the incident began when an e-hailing driver transported a female passenger to a residence in Edenvale and was later confronted by Maarohanye, who accused him of being involved in a relationship with his girlfriend.
Mathe said the situation escalated when the driver was allegedly forced into a vehicle and prevented from leaving. She further stated that a firearm was allegedly discharged in the direction of the driver, who managed to escape unharmed and report the incident at a nearby police station.
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