Jub Jub Shares Photo Holding Newborn Baby Hours After Court Appearance: "It's You"

Jub Jub Shares Photo Holding Newborn Baby Hours After Court Appearance: "It's You"

  • Jub Jub posted a photo on Instagram on Monday, 7 September 2026, holding a newborn baby, sending fans into a frenzy
  • The Uyajola 9/9 host appeared before the Germiston Magistrate's Court the same day on serious firearm-related charges
  • It remains unclear whether the child is Jub Jub's or if rumoured girlfriend Vuyiseka Cawe is the mother
Jub Jub shares photo holding newborn hours after court appearance
Jub Jub gave fans a glimpse of his newborn. Image: official_jubjub
Source: Instagram

Uyajola 9/9 host Jub Jub had Mzansi talking on Monday after sharing a tender photo of himself cradling a newborn baby on Instagram, just hours after walking out of a Germiston courtroom.

The TV personality, whose real name is Molemo Maarohanye, posted the image to his song It's You (feat. Sas), captioning it simply with a red heart emoji and a string of hashtags. The post sent fans straight to the comments section, flooding it with congratulatory messages.

Jub Jub shares baby photo after court appearance

Earlier on Monday, 7 September 2026, Jub Jub appeared before the Germiston Magistrate's Court facing two charges: possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence, and pointing of anything likely to cause a person to believe it is a firearm. Despite the weight of those proceedings, he chose to close out the day with what many are reading as a joyful announcement.

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The identity of the child and the mother have not been confirmed. Jub Jub already has a son, Christian, with fellow musician and ex-partner Kelly Khumalo. Speculation is now swirling around his rumoured girlfriend, Vuyiseka Cawe, the former Imbewu: The Seed actress, though neither party has addressed the baby's parentage publicly.

See the photo of Jub Jub holding the newborn below:

Fans shower Jub Jub with love

Despite the unanswered questions, fans were not holding back their excitement. Below are some of the reactions:

@zeembova said:

"I love this for you 😍🙌🏿"

@vioralvr shared:

"Congratulations abuti🎊🎊🎊🥰"

@nonna_mash9 commented:

"Congrats are in order daddy🎉🎉Blessings to you and fam😍😍"

@sboongilen remarked:

"Totally priceless moment 🥺🥺Congratulations ❤️"

@phutimathobela remarked:

"Congratulations to you, warra waka. God bless you"

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