A warrant of arrest has been issued for prominent South African media personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye after he failed to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday, August 24, 2026. Maarohanye was scheduled to appear in connection with charges stemming from an alleged incident in Edenvale in June, involving an e-hailing driver.
According to reports, his legal team informed the court that Maarohanye was unable to attend due to alleged ill health, having been medically booked off since August 20. The warrant, however, will not be immediately activated but has been held over until his next scheduled court appearance on September 7, 2026.
Maarohanye faces charges including the unlawful discharge of a firearm in a public place and pointing an object to make someone believe it was a firearm. These charges are linked to an altercation where he allegedly confronted an e-hailing driver, accusing him of being romantically involved with his girlfriend, and subsequently forcing the driver into a vehicle and firing a shot in his direction. A pellet gun was reportedly recovered from his home during the investigation. Maarohanye has vehemently denied the allegations, describing the case as fabricated.
Key Players Involved
- Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye: South African media personality, musician, and reality TV host.
- Germiston Magistrate’s Court: The judicial body overseeing the case.
- E-hailing Driver: The alleged victim in the firearm incident.
Event Timeline
- June 14, 2026: Alleged incident involving Jub Jub and an e-hailing driver occurs in Edenvale.
- August 24, 2026: Jub Jub fails to appear in Germiston Magistrate’s Court; a warrant of arrest is issued and held over.
- September 7, 2026: Next scheduled court appearance for Maarohanye.
