Jub Jub charged with three Counts

Presenter Molemo Maarohanye famously known as “Jub Jub” is charged with three counts of rape, assault and atttempted murder.

The National Prosecuting Authority said the case was opened recently after comments Maarohanye made on Podcast and Chill with MacG in 2021.

He appeared on MacG’s podcast in December 2021, when he said he “smashed” actress Amanda Du-Pont. He also said he cheated on Amanda with singer Kelly Khumalo after the singer used “muti” to seduce him.

Below is a timeline of events after the Mac G interview which led to Maarohanye finding himself in handcuffs again on Thursday, July 27.

AMANDA DU-PONT SPEAKS OUT

After Maarohanye’s comments about his relationship with Amanda during the interview, the actress posted a 17-minute video on Instagram alleging the rapper and presenter raped her multiple times for two years while they were together.

“I was raped and physically abused by Jub Jub. The only thing I did wrong was keep quiet,” Amanda captioned the post.

Maarohanye later issued a public apology on his Instagram page but denied raping Amanda.

“In the aftermath of the release of my interview with Mac G, I have taken time to re-watch the interview and reflect on my words, specifically my exchange with Mac G regarding Amanda Du-Pont.

“It was inappropriate for me to discuss the intimate details of my relationship with Du-Pont in public. I regret the incident. I apologise unreservedly to Amanda for the humiliation and hurt I caused her,” he wrote.MASECHABA KHUMALO

After Amanda released her video, radio and TV presenter Masechaba Khumalo took to Twitter on December 3 2021 and alleged she was also raped by the TV presenter.

”It happened in Mama Jackie’s house in Naturena. He was my boyfriend. I was a teenager. I was a virgin,” she wrote.

MAMA JACKIE TAKES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST AMANDA AND MASECHABA

On December 14 2021, Maarohanye’s mother Ithuteng “Mama Jackie” Jaqueline Kabi Mpambani demanded an apology from Amanda and Masechaba for their accusations against her son.

In a lawyer’s letter, seen by TshisaLIVE, Mama Jackie denied the claims and alleged they were “purposely misguiding members of the public”.

“Our client denies she was involved in your relationship with her son and that she deals with or has ever dealt with muti,” the letter from BDK Attorneys read.

Mama Jackie’s legal team also sent a letter of demand to Masechaba.

“Our client denies the allegations against her.”

The letter demanded Amanda and Masechaba remove the social media posts, cease sharing the allegations, retract their statements and publicly apologise.

The high court in Johannesburg ruled the case of defamation she laid against Amanda and Masechaba was not urgent.

Mama Jackie’s legal representatives shared her answering affidavit where she argued her life had been threatened on several occasions since they accused her of using “muti”.

“I have not left my home [unless] absolutely necessary since December 5 2021, with the community continuing to approach my home several times a day, shouting at me and intimidating me.”

Below are the answering affidavits from Amanda DuPont and Masechaba Ndlovu

Jub Jub charged with three Counts

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MojaLOVE: ‘Sizok’thola’ show fundraising is a scam

In the past week an allerged drug dealer died during a filmed bust in Katlehong.

The crew of the drug-busting MojaLOVE show ‘Sizok’thola’ have allegedly received death threats.

MojaLOVE has warned the public of a fundraising scam for Sizok’thola host Xolani Khumalo making the rounds on social media.

The host came under fire after the death of alleged drug dealer Robert “Kicks” Varrie.

The post claimed the ANC told Xolani to compensate Varrie’s family with R2m before he could resume shooting the show.

The account, under the name “TC Simelane”, asked the public for donations.

“We are sad to inform you the presenter of the Sizok’thola show Xolani Khumalo is facing a murder charge. A drug dealer died while [being] interrogated by the Sizok’thola team,” read the post. MojaLOVE said: “Do not fall victim.”

Speaking to ZiMoja, Xolani said: “This scam is saying Sizok’thola is asking for R100 donations. This is not true. This is a scam. That money is not going to us.”

The channel also flagged the scam with Capitec and reported it.

The Gauteng community safety department dismissed claims crime-prevention wardens, popularly known as Amapanyaza, were involved in the murder of Varrie.

Department spokesperson Ofentse Morwane said since the introduction of the wardens in 361 wards in township informal settlements the fight against crime had accelerated, ensuring timely response to crimes.

“These wardens [undertake] early warning crime-intelligence gathering through interaction with community structures and other sources as well as tackling lawlessness through heightened enforcement.”

MojaLOVE spokesperson Nonzwakazi Cekete said they were investigating the circumstances around Varrie’s death.

She said the crew had attended a drug bust in Katlehong. They had gone with “community law enforcement groups recognised by the police” and were acting on “credible and verifiable information”.

According to Cekete, Varrie initially resisted arrest but then allegedly agreed to hand over drugs in his possession.

“While MojaLOVE can confirm the crew was in the vicinity of the premises while the deceased was being questioned, the channel is still investigating the circumstances that led to the deceased allegedly having to be rushed to hospital. We will wait for the official autopsy results for the cause of death,” she said.

MojaLOVE: ‘Sizok’thola’ show fundraising is a scam

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