TV personality, musician and ex-convict Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye and actress Vuyiseka Cawe have quietly welcomed a daughter, with a source close to the couple revealing that their baby was born in June.
The news comes months after reports that the couple had rekindled their on-and-off relationship and were taking their romance to the next level.
According to the source, the new parents are happier than ever and are enjoying life with their little girl.
“She is so happy and still madly in love. They welcomed the baby in June,” the source says. “We are Africans, we have to keep the birth of the child a secret for at least three months, If you can. They tried.”
The arrival of their daughter marks a major new chapter for the couple, whose relationship has endured its share of ups and downs.
From breakups to baby joy
Jub Jub and Vuyiseka’s relationship has previously been described as complicated, with the pair having broken up and reconciled several times.
In an earlier report, a source close to the couple claimed that they had reached a more serious stage in their relationship, with marriage and lobola talks allegedly being discussed.
Now, with the arrival of their daughter, those close to them say their commitment to one another has become even stronger.
“Their relationship has not been easy, but they are happy and things are very serious,” the source says.
The couple has largely kept their private life away from the public eye, choosing not to make every development in their relationship a public affair.
Their reported decision to welcome their daughter privately is another indication of how much their approach to their relationship has changed.
Jub Jub’s colourful love life
Before finding his way back to Vuyiseka, Jub Jub’s romantic life was often under the spotlight.
The Uyajola 9/9 presenter was previously involved with singer Kelly Khumalo, with whom he shares a son. Their relationship ended amid highly publicised allegations and controversy.
He was also romantically linked to actress Amanda du-Pont, while Masechaba Mposwa was another woman linked to him during his earlier years.
Jub Jub was also previously married to Zenith Mia.
Despite the public attention surrounding his relationships, the entertainer has continued building his career and remains one of South Africa’s most recognisable television personalities.
Vuyiseka’s acting journey
Vuyiseka has meanwhile continued to establish herself in the South African entertainment industry as an actress.
Although she has generally maintained a lower profile than her famous partner, she has built her career through acting and has earned recognition for her work on local television.
Those close to the couple believe motherhood and their relationship have brought a different sense of stability into their lives.
For now, Jub Jub and Vuyiseka appear to be focused on their daughter and their future together, with the source insisting that the relationship is now in a very serious place.
And after years of twists and turns, their little girl could be the beginning of their most important chapter yet.
A new chapter
Jub Jub is also dealing with a fresh legal battle away from the romance headlines. In June 2026, Molemo Maarohanye was arrested following an alleged confrontation with an e-hailing driver in Edenvale. He faces allegations including kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm and defeating the ends of justice. He was released on R5,000 bail, while the matter was postponed.
The latest case is separate from the high-profile rape, attempted murder and assault case he faced in previous years. The National Prosecuting Authority withdrew those charges in July 2024.
His children and past relationships
Jub Jub is already a father to a son with singer Kelly Khumalo. Their relationship was highly publicised and later became strained, with disputes over their relationship and access to their child playing out publicly.
He was also romantically involved with actress Amanda du-Pont. Their relationship later became the subject of serious public allegations after Jub Jub discussed their past during an interview. Du-Pont subsequently made allegations against him, which he denied.
Jub Jub was also previously married to Zenith Mia. After years of an on-and-off relationship, Vuyiseka is now said to be navigating motherhood with Jub Jub while the pair remain deeply committed to one another.
As the source puts it: “She is so happy and still madly in love. They welcomed the baby in June.”
And despite everything they have been through, the source insists: “Their relationship has not been easy, but they are happy and things are very serious. They want to keep things very private.”
