Media personality Molemo Jub Jub Maarohanye has been arrested and faces charges of kidnapping, defeating the ends of justice and discharging a firearm in public.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Maarohanye was allegedly involved in an altercation with an e hailing driver in Edenvale. It is alleged that at approximately 7:30am, the e hailing driver had transported a female passenger to a residence in Edenvale when he was confronted by the suspect, who accused him of being involved in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend.
The suspect allegedly forced the e hailing driver into his vehicle and prevented him from leaving. During the incident, the suspect reportedly discharged a firearm in the direction of the driver. The e hailing driver managed to escape unharmed and immediately drove to a nearby police station to report the matter.
Maarohanye is expected to appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday.