Lekompo artist Shebeshxt denied bail
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo has denied bail to Lekompo musician Shebeshxt, whose real name is Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke.
As a result, he will remain in custody until his next court appearance is on 18 February 2026.
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Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi delivered the verdict in the Polokwane magistrate’s court, Limpopo on Wednesday.
The court has found that the artist cannot be granted bail as the firearm used in the three attempted murder cases has not been found.
Magistrate Netshiozwi has also said that most of the offences were committed whilst he was out on bail.
Chauke faces multiple charges, including three counts of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, malicious damage to property, discharge of a firearm, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of unlicensed ammunition.
The charges arise from an incident that allegedly occurred on 19 October 2025 along Witklip Street, Ladanna, Polokwane.
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It is alleged that the complainant and a friend were driving in the area when they encountered the accused and greeted him as fans.
The accused allegedly responded by saying, “Kgane a letlale ka nna?” meaning “Are you not proud of me?” before firing a shot in their direction.
He complainant sustained gunshot injuries, and a vehicle belonging to the witness was damaged. The injured complainant was immediately transported to Polokwane Provincial Hospital, where he has remained hospitalised.
A case was subsequently registered, and following an intensive investigation, the accused was arrested on 12 November 2025.
Investigations further revealed that the accused is linked to additional cases reported in other policing areas. These matters were consolidated, resulting in the accused facing nine charges.
During the bail hearing, the accused elected to submit an affidavit instead of testifying orally. The State led evidence through the investigating officer.
The investigating officer testified that the accused has a propensity to commit further offences.
He is also facing charges in the Lebowakgomo, Seshego and Mankweng Magistrates’ Courts. This includes two counts of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and malicious damage to property.
It was also revealed that Chauke has a pending trial in the Lebowakgomo Magistrates’ Court. It is scheduled to commence on 17 February 2026. Some of the offences were allegedly committed while he was out on bail, subject to conditions prohibiting further criminal conduct.
