Jub Jub to get bodyguards

2010-03-20 19:01

Riot police patrol the area around the Protea Magistrate's Court in Soweto during a protest staged by youths over Jub Jub and his co-accused Themba Tshabalala. (Werner Beukes, Sapa)

Johannesburg - Murder accused and hip-hop artist Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is to hire private security guards, Gauteng police said on Saturday.

Jub Jub had said in court during his bail hearing that he would hire private security guards to protect his safety, said Inspector Kay Makhubela.

Jub Jub and his co-accused, Themba Tshabalala, have been charged with murder following the deaths of four learners on March 8, allegedly after the two were drag racing.

Protesting students have promised to kill Jub Jub and burn the homes of his close family members.

Makhubela said that police were patrolling the area of Protea Glenn on Saturday, in particular around the area of a butchery and grocery owned by Jub Jub's father.

"The business is open, it's operating. It's very quiet.

"We had these threats and we're taking them seriously," said Makhubela.

The business had been attacked with rocks by rioting students on Friday.
 

- SAPA