Johannesburg – Jub Jub is a free man after the State withdrew all charges against him on Thursday.
The rapper and television presenter, whose given name is Molemo Maarohanye, was facing several charges including rape, attempted murder, and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The matter was being heard in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, where the State said there was no prospect of a conviction in any of the crimes that Jub Jub was accused of.
Some of the complaints against Jub Jub were over a decade old.
The popular entertainer, who has maintained his innocence, was out on R10 000 bail since his arrest in July last year.
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Jub Jub’s 2023 arrest stems from accusations made against him by several women, dating back to as early as 2006.
Commenting on the matter, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the decision to drop the charges follows careful consideration of the police case docket, the prosecutor’s report and recommendations, coupled with information submitted by the defence to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
“The office of the DPP concluded that there are no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution,” said NPA Regional Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane.
“As a result, the sensible thing to do was to withdraw the charges of rape, attempted murder and assault against Maarohanye.”
The charges emanated from a complainant and Maarohanye’s ex-girlfriend, who laid a rape charge in February 2022 against him, alleging that the offences occurred between 2006 and 2009.
After speaking out on social media, three other women came forward with similar allegations.
“The NPA views all allegations of sexual violence in a serious light and does not hesitate to adopt an aggressive stance towards them but only where there is relevant and admissible evidence that can sustain the charges,” said Mjonondwane.
“Unfortunately in this case, upon further assessment of available evidence, there were no prospects of a successful prosecution hence the withdrawal of charges.”
Meanwhile, Moja Love’s popular Uyajola 9/9, hosted by Jub Jub returns next month.
