South African Jub Jub arrested on kidnapping and shooting

South African media personality and rapper Molemo Maarohanye, known as Jub Jub, was arrested on Sunday, June 14, 2026, following an alleged violent confrontation with an e-hailing driver in Edenvale, east of Johannesburg. He is scheduled to appear in the Germiston Magistrates Court on Wednesday, June 17, to face charges of kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and defeating the ends of justice.

According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. after the driver dropped off a female passenger at a residence. Authorities allege Maarohanye confronted the driver, accusing him of having a romantic relationship with his girlfriend. The situation escalated when Maarohanye allegedly forced the driver into his own vehicle and prevented him from leaving. During the altercation, a firearm was reportedly discharged in the direction of the driver, who managed to escape unharmed and immediately reported the incident to a nearby police station. The suspect was arrested shortly thereafter.

The 45-year-old entertainer has not issued a public statement regarding the allegations. This arrest adds to a lengthy history of legal troubles for Maarohanye. In 2012, he was...