Rapper and TV presenter Jub Jub, whose real name is Molemo Maarohanye, is now a free man after the State withdrew all the criminal charges against him in a letter dated June 20th. Jub Jub, the host of the popular TV show Uyajola 9/9, was previously facing three counts of rape, two counts of attempted murder, and one count of assault.
According to the SowetanLIVE, the acting deputy director of public prosecution in Johannesburg, TJ Mbodi, stated that after a careful review of the police docket, the relevant prosecutors’ report, and Jub Jub’s representation, the office concluded that there were no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution, and it was therefore sensible to withdraw the charges.
The National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwane, confirmed the withdrawal of the charges, stating that the decision was made after considering the case docket, the prosecutor’s report, and the representations lodged to the director of public prosecution’s office.
Phindi Mjonondwane, NPA spokesperson, confirmed the letter:
“After consideration of the case docket, the report from the prosecutor and the representations lodged to the director of public prosecution’s office, that office came to a conclusion that there are no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution and the sensible thing to do was to withdraw the charges against Molemo Marrohanye.”
Reacting to the withdrawal of the charges, the Ndikhokhele hitmaker expressed his relief and happiness, stating that the truth had prevailed and that he could now get his life back. Jub Jub had previously lost a significant amount of money, time, and respect due to the ongoing case, and he was relieved that it was finally over.
“I feel relieved. The truth always prevails. It is finally over. I can get my life back. I lost a lot. I lost a lot of money, time and respect. I was called all sorts of names. I am happy that my family, legal team and everybody else came to support me. I am happy,” Jub Jub said.
In August 2021, Jub Jub had handed himself over to the Brixton police station, where he was granted R10,000 bail. His bail conditions included not traveling outside the country and not communicating with or attempting to contact the complainants, which included three of ex-girlfriends and a cousin who is also a singer.
The state’s witnesses in the case were reported to include Kelly Khumalo’s mother, Ntombi Khumalo, and Masechaba Khumalo’s friend and Du-Pont’s younger sister.