GERMISTON, South Africa — 8 September 2026: The Germiston Magistrates' Court has struck a held-over arrest warrant against musician and television personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye from the roll after he appeared in court on 7 September. His R5,000 bail was extended and the underlying firearm-related case was postponed to 17 September.
Was Jub Jub's arrest warrant cancelled? Yes. The held-over warrant issued after he missed an August court date was struck from the roll when he appeared on 7 September 2026. The decision did not end the criminal case or determine guilt. His bail remains in place and proceedings are scheduled to continue on 17 September.
What changed at the 7 September hearing
Eyewitness News reported from the court that Maarohanye appeared as required, after which the warrant was struck from the roll. His bail was extended and the matter was postponed to 17 September.
The warrant had been issued when he did not attend a 24 August hearing. His lawyers attributed that absence to ill health. The court held the warrant over rather than ordering its immediate execution, giving him an opportunity to return at the next scheduled appearance.
Mail & Guardian's courtroom account confirms that the warrant was removed after the brief appearance. This resolves the procedural question raised by the missed hearing: there is no longer an outstanding warrant arising from that non-appearance.
The charges remain before the court
Maarohanye faces charges relating to an alleged confrontation with an e-hailing driver in Edenvale in June. EWN says the counts concern discharging a firearm in a public place and pointing an object likely to make another person believe it was a firearm.
Those are charges, not findings. Maarohanye has denied the allegations and has not been convicted in this proceeding. Cancelling the warrant connected to his missed appearance is also not an acquittal, withdrawal of the charges or dismissal of the case.
Kaya 959 reported that his lawyer presented a medical certificate explaining the earlier absence. The station said the next hearing is expected to involve State disclosures, including material related to the firearm allegation. Any evidence mentioned before it is tested in court remains part of the prosecution process, not a proven account of what happened.
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Jub Jub Warrant Cancelled as Court Case Continues
Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
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GERMISTON, South Africa — 8 September 2026: The Germiston Magistrates' Court has struck a held-over arrest warrant against musician and television personality Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye from the roll after he appeared in court on 7 September. His R5,000 bail was extended and the underlying firearm-related case was postponed to 17 September.
Was Jub Jub's arrest warrant cancelled? Yes. The held-over warrant issued after he missed an August court date was struck from the roll when he appeared on 7 September 2026. The decision did not end the criminal case or determine guilt. His bail remains in place and proceedings are scheduled to continue on 17 September.
What changed at the 7 September hearing
Eyewitness News reported from the court that Maarohanye appeared as required, after which the warrant was struck from the roll. His bail was extended and the matter was postponed to 17 September.
The warrant had been issued when he did not attend a 24 August hearing. His lawyers attributed that absence to ill health. The court held the warrant over rather than ordering its immediate execution, giving him an opportunity to return at the next scheduled appearance.
Mail & Guardian's courtroom account confirms that the warrant was removed after the brief appearance. This resolves the procedural question raised by the missed hearing: there is no longer an outstanding warrant arising from that non-appearance.
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The charges remain before the court
Maarohanye faces charges relating to an alleged confrontation with an e-hailing driver in Edenvale in June. EWN says the counts concern discharging a firearm in a public place and pointing an object likely to make another person believe it was a firearm.
Those are charges, not findings. Maarohanye has denied the allegations and has not been convicted in this proceeding. Cancelling the warrant connected to his missed appearance is also not an acquittal, withdrawal of the charges or dismissal of the case.
Kaya 959 reported that his lawyer presented a medical certificate explaining the earlier absence. The station said the next hearing is expected to involve State disclosures, including material related to the firearm allegation. Any evidence mentioned before it is tested in court remains part of the prosecution process, not a proven account of what happened.
The careful distinction mirrors XTRAfrica's approach to other celebrity legal matters, including the Poco Lee UK case explainer and the report on Black Coffee's civil court victory. A warrant, a charge, a civil judgment and a criminal conviction are different legal events.
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Why the warrant was held over
The August warrant attracted attention because the word “arrest” can suggest that police are actively searching for someone. In this case, the warrant was held over until the next appearance. That meant its status depended on whether Maarohanye returned to court as directed.
He did appear on 7 September. A second EWN report recorded his continued denial and the court's decision to remove the warrant. The procedural consequence is narrow but important: the missed-appearance issue has been dealt with, while the criminal prosecution continues.
His R5,000 bail also remains effective. Bail allows an accused person to remain out of custody under court conditions; it does not decide the merits of the charges.
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What happens on 17 September
The case is scheduled to return to the Germiston Magistrates' Court on 17 September 2026. Reporting from the latest hearing indicates that the State is expected to make further disclosures to the defence.
The next reliable update will be what is placed on the court record: whether documents are handed over, whether either side seeks another postponement, and whether a later trial timetable is set. Social posts claiming that the entire case has been “cancelled” misstate the current position.
The verified summary is simple. Maarohanye complied with the September appearance, the held-over warrant was struck from the roll, his bail was extended and the charges remain unresolved. He continues to deny the allegations and retains the presumption of innocence.
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