South African rapper Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has been convicted of murder and attempted murder after driving into a group of schoolchildren in 2010.
Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye and his friend Themba Tshabalala were found guilty on four counts of murder and two of attempted murder after their speeding Mini Coopers ploughed into the children as they walked back from school in the Johannesburg township in March 2010.
“The death of the deceased was caused by the accuseds’ reckless driving at high speeds while under the influence of drugs and alcohol,” said the judge, Brian Nemavhidi. The pair could face life in prison.
Maarohanye appeared emotionless as he heard the verdict, which was broadcast live on television.
The court room in Soweto, the main black township in Johannesburg, was packed and there were emotional scenes when the verdict was given.
The court ruled that Maarohanye and Tshabalala were on cocaine and morphine when the accident happened.