South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute

BBC World Monday 15 June 2026, 10:21 UTC 1 min read

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Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.

South African (ORG) Molemo (PERSON) Jub Jub (PERSON) Maarohanye (LOCATION)

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