
A South African court has extended the R5 000 bail of musician and television presenter Molemo Maarohanye, known as Jub Jub, after dismissing a warrant for his arrest. His lawyer told the court that Maarohanye had been ill and had produced a medical certificate to explain his absence. The ruling allows the accused to remain out on bail under the existing amount while his legal proceedings continue, according to The Citizen.
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