LEKOMPO musician Katlego Lehlogonolo Chauke (31), popularly known as Shebeshxt, will have to wait longer to hear whether he’ll be released on bail.
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The musician, known for songs such as Ke Di Shxt Malume, Twerka and Ambulance, appeared in the Polokwane Magistrates Court on Monday, 9 November.
His bail hearing was delayed because state prosecutor Advocate Kgaugelo Lekoloane was reportedly ill and unable to attend court.
The case was postponed to Wednesday 11 November.
Shebeshxt bail hearing delayed
His lawyer, Advocate Mutheiwana Sikhwari, told the court that both parties had agreed to resume proceedings on Wednesday.
Sikhwari said Shebeshxt would be re-examined after being cross-examined by the state during his previous appearance.
Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi postponed the matter.
Shebeshxt is making another bid for bail. He faces 21 charges.
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Musician faces 21 charges
These include four counts of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, common assault, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, reckless and negligent driving, culpable homicide and malicious damage to property.
He was reportedly arrested on 12 November 2025 in Bendor, outside Polokwane, during a police operation based on intelligence. Reports said police had obtained a warrant for his arrest a day earlier.
Some charges stem from an alleged shooting in Ladanna, outside Polokwane, on 19 October 2025, involving Petrus Ralefatane.
Shebeshxt has denied involvement in the alleged shooting, claiming he was framed.
Defence challenges evidence in bail proceedings
During previous bail proceedings, defence ballistics expert Jan de Klerk questioned parts of the ballistic evidence presented in the case.
The defence has also challenged the evidence of investigating officer Captain Phaladi Makola.
This is Shebeshxt’s third bail application after previous attempts, including High Court appeals, failed.
