Polokwane – The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has postponed the bail hearing for 30-year-old musician Lehlohonolo Chauke, known as Shebeshxt, to 25 November 2025.
Mashudu Malabi-Dzhagi, spokesperson for the NPA in Limpopo, told Polokwane Observer that while the state was prepared to move forward with Shebeshxt’s bail application, the defence was not yet ready.
“They told the court that there are some other issues they need to revisit on their side. He’s no longer facing a schedule 5, but a schedule 6 offence, because we have found that he has other matters from Lebowakgomo.”
WATCH: The NPA Limpopo spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi explains why popular musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, aka Shebeshxt’s bail hearing will continue on November 25 after his charges were merged to schedule six offences. pic.twitter.com/bKX73ohwfa
— Polokwane Observer (@PolokwaneObserv) November 21, 2025
Shebeshxt now faces a schedule 6 offence, which includes crimes involving violence or firearms, and must prove exceptional circumstances for bail.
He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, malicious damage to property, and defeating the ends of justice, stemming from an alleged October road rage incident in Polokwane where a man was seriously injured.
BREAKING NEWS: Shebeshxt remains in custody.
POLOKWANE – Musician Lehlohonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke has been remanded in custody and will remain behind bars until 25 November 2025, when his next bail application is scheduled to be heard. pic.twitter.com/EJaSVGHBP6
— MZulu wa Limpopo (@KabeloMohlah02) November 21, 2025
Shebeshxt was arrested on 12 November 2025, with police seizing his vehicles for forensic analysis.
The National Prosecuting Authority says it has sufficient evidence to prosecute and confirmed Shebeshxt is also out on R5,000 bail for other pending cases, including assault, robbery, and additional attempted murder charges.
His trial for these matters is set for 17–19 February 2026 in Lebowakgomo Regional Court.
UPDATE: Shebe Receives R5,000 Bail
Shebeshxt has is now out on bail, his trial is scheduled to run from 17 to 19 February 2026 in the Lebowakgomo Regional Court.
The artist is accused of allegedly confronted another motorist and fired several shots at him and his vehicle.
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— Inside Out News (@InsideOutNews_) November 21, 2025
Limpopo police praised the thorough investigation, emphasizing that no one is above the law, regardless of their profile.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
