Musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, better known by his stage name Shebeshxt, will spend Christmas and New Year’s behind bars. This follows the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court decision to deny him bail, dealing a heavy blow to the rising Lekompo star. The decision was delivered on Wednesday morning by Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi.
It followed weeks of intense legal arguments between the state and the defence. The court ruled that Chauke had failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances. These would have justified his release on bail, a key requirement in cases of this nature.
As a result, the matter has been postponed to 18 February 2026. This means the musician will remain in custody throughout the festive season and into the new year. Chauke, also known as Shebe Maburna, faces serious allegationslinked to a violent altercation.
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The incident reportedly took place in Ladanna on October 19. According to the state, the Lekompo sensation allegedly shot andwounded a motoristduring the confrontation. This incident has since sparked widespread public interest and debate.
During the bail hearing, the defence attempted to argue that Chauke posed no flight risk. They claimed he should be granted temporary freedom while awaiting trial. However, the state opposed the application.Their argument was that the accused had not met the legal threshold required for bail, especially given the gravity of the charges.
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