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South African media personality and television host Molemo Maarohanye, popularly known as Jub Jub, has been arrested.

According to eNCA, the well-known television presenter is facing charges of kidnapping, defeating the ends of justice, and discharging a firearm in public.

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe shared details about the alleged incident, which reportedly took place in Edenvale.

“It is alleged that at approximately 7:30am, 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.

“The suspect allegedly forced the e-hailing driver into his vehicle and prevented him from leaving. During the incident, the suspect 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,” Mathe said.

According to the police, the incident began after the e-hailing driver dropped off a female passenger at a home in Edenvale. It is alleged that the driver was then confronted by Maarohanye, who believed that the driver was involved in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend.

The police further allege that the driver was forced into a vehicle and prevented from leaving. During the incident, a firearm was allegedly discharged in the driver’s direction. Fortunately, the driver was not injured and managed to escape safely.

After escaping, the e-hailing driver reportedly went straight to a nearby police station, where he reported the matter to authorities. The case was then investigated, leading to the arrest of the media personality.

Maarohanye is expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where the matter will be heard. More details are likely to emerge as the legal process continues.

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