By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Photo Credit: Jub Jub Instagram.
Molemo “Jub Jub’s” Maroohanye remarks on the Macgyver “Mac G” Mukwevho podcast have landed him in hot water with Moja Love TV that led to his suspension.
Jub Jub made explosive claims in an interview that went viral this week.
After saying he had “smashed” ex-girlfriend, Amanda du-Pont, this ended up being a trigger for the actress. Du-Pont posted an emotional video reacting to the Podcast and Chill with MacG interview.
On Thursday, in an 18-minute Instagram video, Amanda accused Jub Jub of rape, emotional abuse, and attempted murder.
Following the shock revelations, Masechaba, who is the spokesperson for the Minister of Sports, Arts & Culture, Nathi Mthethwa alleged that the musician also raped her.
I believe @AmandaDupont. Molemo Maarohanye (Jub Jub) raped me too. It happened in Mama Jakie’s house in Naturena. He was my boyfriend. I was a teenager. I was a virgin. https://t.co/OcL9zY8YNN
— Masechaba Khumalo ?? (@MKhumalo___) December 2, 2021
Moja Love has since suspended Jub Jub, who is the host of Uyajola 9/9 on the channel.
“Jub Jub conducted an interview on Podcast and Chill with MacG, which aired on Channel O yesterday, in his personal capacity. Moja Love was not part of the editorial of that interview and is not associated with the content thereof.
“As a channel, though we don’t condone any Gender Based Violence in any way and under any circumstances. As Moja Love, we have decided to suspend Jub Jub, [sic]” said a statement released by the channel.
STATEMENT FROM MOJA LOVE
Jub Jub conducted an interview on Podcast and Chill with MacG, which aired on Channel O yesterday, in his personal capacity. Moja Love was not part of the editorial of that interview and is not associated with the content thereof. 1/2
— MojaLoveTv DStv Channel 157 (@MojaLoveTv) December 2, 2021
In 2012, Jub Jub was sentenced to 25 years in jail for murder, attempted murder and three related offences. The murder conviction was overturned in 2014, and he was released on parole in 2017 after serving four years, one month and one day of his reduced 10-year sentence.