By Zuko Komisa

- A warrant of arrest has been issued for media personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye after he failed to appear at the Germiston Magistrate’s Court.
- Out on R5,000 bail, the 45-year-old faces charges of kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and defeating the ends of justice following a June altercation with an e-hailing driver.
- The warrant remains held in abeyance and will only be executed if he fails to present himself at his next court appearance on 7 September.
A warrant of arrest has been issued for South African media personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye after he failed to turn up at the Germiston Magistrate’s Court.
The 45-year-old television host is currently out on R5,000 bail over charges including kidnapping, the unlawful discharge of a firearm, and defeating the ends of justice.
His defence team informed the court that Maarohanye was unable to attend as he had been booked off sick for five days starting 20 August.
The magistrate issued the arrest warrant procedurally, though it will remain held in abeyance until his scheduled return to court on 7 September. Should he fail to appear next month, the warrant will be formally activated.
The criminal charges stem from an alleged confrontation with an e-hailing driver outside Maarohanye’s Edenvale home in June. The presenter reportedly accused the driver of having a romantic relationship with his girlfriend after she was dropped off at the property.
According to case details, Maarohanye allegedly dragged the driver from his vehicle before firing a shot towards him.
Although the state contends that a firearm was discharged, Maarohanye continues to deny the allegations, previously stating outside court:
“I’m shocked at the allegations. They are saying that I kidnapped my girlfriend, [who is] dating an Uber driver. I don’t know, man. I’m just complying and appearing.”
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