Rain delays Jub Jub judgment
Judgment in the murder trial of musician Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye and Themba Tshabalala was delayed by rain on Thursday.
"I would like to pursue this matter for finality, but the rain is interfering with the recording equipment," magistrate Brian Nemavhidi said in the Protea Magistrate's Court.
"I postpone the matter to tomorrow [Friday]... bail extended."
Maarohanye and Tshabalala were allegedly drag-racing in Protea North in March 2010 when they crashed into a group of schoolchildren. Four boys were killed and two were seriously injured.
They are charged with murder, reckless driving, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and failing to assess the injuries of the victims. Both have pleaded not guilty.
They watched from the dock as Nemavhidi started delivering judgment on Wednesday, with a summary of the evidence of 20 witnesses who have testified since the trial started in 2010.
Friends and family of the school children, and of Tshabalala and Maarohanye, were present.
FACING THE MUSIC: Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye, seen here with Chris Matshaba, North West FM presenter and also Jub Jub's manager, outside the Protea Magistrate's Court during their murder trial. PHOTO: MOHAU MOFOKENG
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lenyora13
bathong its been 2 days now.. mare kausane ke kausane.. ayeye papa..Report Abuse
Mrazane
Eish op n Vrydag nogal. I feel so sorry for the families that lost their children due to these guys reckless behaviour, and I also feel sorry for them because they live with the guilt every single day, they have been austrasized and now prison awaits them.Report Abuse
Beer
I feel sorry for this boy, he deserve six months only.Report Abuse
KukuyaLethosa
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KukuyaLethosa
Ananias Mathe, the vaseline man, is waiting for you in Suncity.Report Abuse
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