NPA confirms readiness to prosecute Jub Jub in firearm case

The State has confirmed it is ready for prosecution in the matter involving media personality Jub Jub.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it's ready to proceed with the case against media personality Molemo Katleho Maarohanye, popularly known as Jub Jub.

The Uyajola 9/9 presenter was expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday but failed to do so due to alleged ill health.

The warrant was subsequently held over until the next court appearance on September 7.

Jub Jub faces charges of discharging a firearm in a public place and pointing anything likely to lead a person to believe that it is a firearm.

He was arrested after an incident involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale on June 14.

During the investigation, law enforcement officials seized a pellet gun at Jub Jub’s residence.

The Gauteng spokesperson for the NPA, Magaboke Mohlatlole, said they were ready to proceed with the matter.

“The matter was previously postponed to allow for the completion of further investigations. The NPA confirms that the State is ready to proceed with the prosecution and remains committed to ensuring that the matter is dealt with fairly and in accordance with the law,” Mohlatlole said.

It is alleged that Jub Jub accused the e-hailing driver of being in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend after she was dropped off at a residence in Edenvale.

According to police, the matter escalated when Jub Jub allegedly forced the e-hailing driver into his vehicle and prevented him from leaving.

During the incident, Jub Jub reportedly discharged a firearm in the direction of the driver. The e-hailing driver managed to escape unharmed and immediately drove to a nearby police station to report the matter.

Following his arrest, Jub Jub brought an urgent application before the Johannesburg High Court, raising concerns over the delay in his appearance before the Germiston Magistrate's Court and seeking bail pending his first court appearance.