Hip hop artist Molemo Maarohanye, popularly known as Jub Jub, and a friend will stay behind bars until their next court appearance next week.
He appeared in the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Jub Jub and Themba Tshabalala are facing murder and attempted murder charges following a serious accident in Soweto on Monday, in which four teenagers were killed and two critically injured.
The state applied for the matter to be postponed to next Wednesday but Jub Jub’s lawyer opposed the move and despite arguing the matter should not be postponed without bail, it was.
The state said it needed more time to speak to key witnesses and conduct technical investigations on the two vehicles involved in the accident.
Jub Jub’s father was in court to support him.
ZERO TOLERANCE
Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Bheki Nkosi on Wednesday said his office would adopt a “zero tolerance” approach towards illegal drag racing on the province’s roads.
The MEC vowed to clamp down on the practice.
Nkosi said those involved in drag racing must be aware of the consequences.