Jub Jub arrested for rape, assault and attempted murder

Sunday World reports that South African rapper and TV presenter Jub Jub has been arrested and charged for rape, attempted murder and assault charges.

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JUB JUB ARRESTED AND CHARGED?

The former Uyajola 9/9 TV presenter and rapper Molemo Maarohanye aka Jub Jub is reportedly due in Johannesburg magistrate’s court for rape, attempted murder, and assault charges.

The publication adds that Maarohanye handed himself over to the police in Brixton on Thursday, 27 July after a warrant of arrest was issued against him.

Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo confirmed that the case is scheduled for Thursday: “Police can confirm that a well-known rapper handed himself over to the police in Brixton on Thursday, 27 July 2023, after a warrant of arrest was issued against him. He is expected to appear before the Johannesburg magistrate’s court today facing charges of rape, attempted murder and assault.”

It is unclear at this stage when the rapper and TV personality committed the offences. The South African will give more details on this story soon.

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REACTIONS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

SABC News Reporter Chriselda Lewis also reported on Twitter on Thursday, 27 July that Gauteng police have confirmed that a well-known rapper has handed himself over, arrested and charged with alleged rape, attempted murder and assault, but did not disclose his identity.

“He is currently appearing at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court. It was after an arrest warrant was issued, ” said Lewis.

Lewis also revealed that in terms of the law she was only allowed to mention him once he appeared in court.

The BBC reported in December 2012 that the rapper was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of four school children during a car accident.

He was convicted in October after racing on a public road and driving under the influence of drugs in Soweto in 2010 and was released on parole on 5 January 2017.

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BREAKING

Gauteng police have just issued a statement on the well known rapper handing himself over to police this morning.
They confirm he is already appearing in court.#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/xiwYwLby0y

— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) July 27, 2023

[BREAKING NEWS] A well known South African rapper and TV presenter has been arrested. He faces rape, attempted murder and assault charges.

Tune into #Newzroom405 for more details. pic.twitter.com/Sj7RVQtUWc

— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) July 27, 2023

In terms of the law we only allowed to mention him once he has appeared in court. https://t.co/tcng5dDHuf

— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) July 27, 2023