Lekompo star Shebeshxt denied bail in Polokwane Court

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Thandoluhle Ngcobo

Thandoluhle Ngcobo

17 December 2025 | 11:41

The 30-year-old musician is facing three counts of attempted murder, negligent discharge of a firearm, robbery with aggravating circumstances, two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Lekompo star Shebeshxt denied bail in Polokwane Court

Popular lekompo star Lehlogonolo Chauke, known as Shebeshxt, appears in the Polokwane Magistrates Court on 13 November 2025. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Popular Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, better known as Shebeshxt, has been denied bail.
The Polokwane Magistrates Court delivered its judgment on Wednesday during the star’s bail hearing.
The high-profile case stems from an alleged road-rage incident that occurred in October.
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The 30-year-old musician is facing three counts of attempted murder, negligent discharge of a firearm, robbery with aggravating circumstances, two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
During judgment, the state submitted evidence that Chauke committed some of the alleged offences while he was already out on bail for a previous matter, despite a condition prohibiting him from committing a Schedule 1 offence.
The court also found that the applicant showed a serious disregard for the law.
It further ruled that, if released, the accused was likely to disturb public order again.
Chauke will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars. The matter will return to the local court on 18 February 2026.
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