TV actress Amanda du-Pont faced scrutiny for allegedly failing to protect her younger sister from her then-boyfriend, Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye.
Du-Pont claimed that Maarohanye assaulted her while her younger sister shared a bed with them. Additionally, she did not pursue criminal charges against him, stating that a female police officer at the Mondeor police station refused to assist her.
She did not seek help from other officers or the station commander.
Du-Pont’s allegations of assault and lack of medical evidence were highlighted by Maarohanye’s lawyer, Adv Ntsako Baloyi, in a submission to the National Prosecuting Authority, arguing for the charges to be dropped.
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Du-Pont had reported that Maarohanye assaulted her multiple times, including in the presence of her sisters, about 20 years ago. She also claimed he choked and suffocated her during one argument.
Baloyi questioned the timing and credibility of Du-Pont’s accusations, noting that they surfaced after Maarohanye’s December 2021 interview on MacG Podcast and Chill, where he made controversial remarks. Baloyi argued that Du-Pont had not previously raised these issues publicly or legally, and had even denied in an earlier magazine interview that Maarohanye was the perpetrator.
Baloyi also doubted Du-Pont’s claim of attempting to file a report at Mondeor police station, pointing out that she did not pursue the matter further despite the availability of other police personnel and stations.
Furthermore, Baloyi criticized Du-Pont for allegedly allowing her younger sister to share a bed with Maarohanye after the alleged assault, and for the lack of physical evidence supporting her claims.
The defense argued that without reliable witness testimonies and sufficient evidence, the prosecution had a heavy burden to prove Maarohanye’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Baloyi stressed that the court should not be used to advance false accusations, especially given the impact on genuinely abused individuals.
Ultimately, the state decided to withdraw the case.