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South African media personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has been arrested following an alleged kidnapping and shooting incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale, Gauteng.
Police confirmed the arrest of the 45-year-old television presenter and musician on Sunday 14 June 2026, saying he is expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday 15 June 2026 on charges of kidnapping, discharging a firearm in public and defeating the ends of justice.
According to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the incident allegedly occurred at about 7:30am when an e-hailing driver transported a female passenger to a residence in Edenvale. Police allege that the driver was confronted by Maarohanye, who accused him of being romantically involved with his girlfriend.
Police further allege that the driver was forced into a vehicle and prevented from leaving. During the confrontation, a firearm was allegedly discharged in the driver’s direction. The driver reportedly escaped unharmed and immediately reported the matter at a nearby police station.
