Jub Jub Arrest Warrant Issued After Missed Court Appearance

A warrant of arrest has been issued for South African media personality and musician Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye after he failed to appear before the Germiston Magistrates' Court on Monday.

However, the warrant will not be enforced immediately.

The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed to Eyewitness News that the warrant was issued following Maarohanye's failure to attend court, with his absence attributed to alleged ill health. The matter was postponed to September 7, 2026, and the warrant has been held over until that date.

This means the existence of the warrant does not, at this stage, mean police are immediately seeking to arrest Maarohanye over Monday's absence.

Jub Jub Misses Germiston Court Appearance

Maarohanye had been expected back in court on August 24 as proceedings continued in a criminal case stemming from an alleged confrontation with an e-hailing driver in Edenvale in June.

His legal representatives told the court that he was ill and unable to attend.

The Citizen reported that Maarohanye had reportedly been booked off for five days after becoming ill on August 20.

The court nevertheless issued a warrant following his non-appearance.