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South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute
Key takeaways
- Maarohanye is said to have confronted the driver in Edenvale, a town roughly 25 km (16m) from Johannesburg, accusing him of forming a relationship with his girlfriend.
- According to the police, Maarohanye allegedly forced the unnamed man into his vehicle on Sunday and fired his gun towards him.
- The man escaped unharmed and immediately drove to a nearby police station, the police statement says.
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Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye, pictured here in 2010, has had multiple run-ins with the law South African TV presenter and rapper Molemo Maarohanye, also known as Jub Jub, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a taxi driver and shooting a gun in his direction.
Maarohanye is said to have confronted the driver in Edenvale, a town roughly 25 km (16m) from Johannesburg, accusing him of forming a relationship with his girlfriend.
According to the police, Maarohanye allegedly forced the unnamed man into his vehicle on Sunday and fired his gun towards him.
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