News Desk Reporter
Hip hop artist and television presenter Jub Jub, whose real name is Molemo Katleho Maarohanye, has been arrested in Edenvale following a violent incident involving an e-hailing driver this morning.
Police say the 45-year-old faces charges of kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm and defeating the ends of justice.
Spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said the incident happened at around 07:30 when the e-hailing driver collected a female passenger and later stopped at a residence in Edenvale.
“It is alleged that at approximately 07:30, the e-hailing driver had transported a female passenger to a residence in Edenvale when he was confronted by the suspect, who accused him of being involved in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend,” said Sibeko.
Sibeko said the situation escalated quickly.
“The suspect allegedly forced the e-hailing driver into his vehicle and prevented him from leaving,” she said.
Sibeko added that a firearm was discharged during the incident.
“During the incident, the suspect reportedly discharged a firearm in the direction of the driver,” Sibeko said.
The driver managed to escape and sought help shortly afterwards.
“The e-hailing driver managed to escape unharmed and immediately drove to a nearby police station to report the matter,” she said.
“Police acted swiftly and arrested the suspect shortly after the incident. Investigations are continuing,” Sibeko said.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Maarohanye has previously served time in prison after being convicted in connection with a 2010 drag racing crash that resulted in the deaths of four schoolchildren. He was later released on parole in 2017.