News Desk Reporter
Hip hop artist and television presenter Molemo Katleho Maarohanye, better known as Jub Jub, has been released on bail.
The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg granted an urgent application today, ordering his release on bail of R5,000.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed the court’s decision. The bail order was granted pending Maarohanye’s first appearance in the Germiston Magistrates’ Court.
Maarohanye was arrested on 14 June following an incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale.
According to the NPA, he faces a charge of pointing anything likely to lead a person to believe that it is a firearm.
The charge stems from an altercation involving an e-hailing driver. Police later searched Maarohanye’s residence, where a pellet gun was seized.
In his urgent application before the High Court, Maarohanye raised concerns about a delay in appearing before the Germiston Magistrates’ Court on 15 June and sought his release on bail pending his first court appearance.
The High Court ruled in his favour today and ordered his release on bail of R5,000.
The matter has been postponed to 22 June 2026 in the Germiston Magistrates’ Court for further investigation.
In a statement, the NPA said it had noted the court’s decision and remained committed to ensuring that the matter is handled fairly and impartially.
“The NPA remains committed to ensuring that the matter is dealt with fairly, impartially and in accordance with the law, while safeguarding the interests of justice,” the prosecuting authority said.