Media personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanya is said to be in custody once more. The Moja Love star reportedly faced arrest on Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, after an Uber driver alleged that Jub Jub drew a gun on him and fired during a disturbance outside a residential complex.
An official police report indicates that the incident took place around 7:30 AM at Emerald Sky Units in Edenvale.
Africa Daily reports that the Uber driver had just delivered a female passenger when the 45-year-old Uyajola 9/9 host allegedly approached him, accusing him of having an affair with his girlfriend.
As the driver attempted to leave, the encounter became threatening. The deeply shaken Uber driver informed police that Maarohanya, who is reportedly in a relationship with actress Vuyiseka Cawe, pulled out a gun and fired a shot at him.
Fearing for his safety, the driver quickly went to a nearby police station to report the incident. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, but law enforcement responded swiftly to secure the area.
Police found one empty cartridge on the premises, and an elite SAPS K9 unit was dispatched to search for the weapon. Despite Jub Jub’s claims of not owning a firearm, forensics and ballistics teams from the Local Criminal Record Centre have already processed the scene.
An attempted murder case has been officially filed at the Edenvale Police Station, with the television star remaining in custody.
This latest incident thrusts Jub Jub back into the spotlight, but not in a favorable light. The rapper-turned-presenter first gained notoriety in 2010 after being involved in a fatal drag-racing accident that resulted in the death of four school children in Soweto.
After serving a four-year sentence for culpable homicide, Jub Jub was released and revived his career as the face of Moja Love.
In 2023, he faced significant backlash after several former partners accused him of sexual and physical assault.
While law enforcement authorities maintain that he is presumed innocent until proven guilty, the timeline suggests he may be experiencing a downfall.
Social media discusses Jub Jub’s latest scandal
Online commentators believe the star is unable to navigate his way clear of controversy.
MsAphelele expressed:
“Throw him under the jail, forever.”
simbeat29 humorously remarked:
“The pushups that Gospel album he’ll release when he’s out are loading nicely.”
mokone_eddie criticized Jub Jub:
“Jub jub can’t keep his nose clean even if he tried. He is just like Mama Jackie.”
