Investigating officer Phaladi Makola took the stand and outlined a long list of past convictions, pending matters and alleged violent offences linked to the accused. Makola revealed that Chauke has a prior conviction from 2018 in Lebowakgomo, where he paid a R300 admission of guilt. You might also want to read:Shebeshxt bail bid resumes amid tight security He further told the court that Chauke currently faces two attempted murder charges, with both matters set for trial between February 18 and 20 , 2026 in the Lebowakgomo Regional Court.
In those cases, the court had granted him bail of R5 000 with conditions that he may not commit a Schedule 1 offence. “His bail conditions were that he should not commit a schedule one offence, however, he committed them,” Makola testified. According to the investigating officer, both murder victims died in stabbing-related incidents.
In one case, a sharp object was used, while in the second incident, the victim was stabbed with a knife. You might also want to read:New charges emerge as court postpones Shebeshxt bail hearing New charges emerge as court postpones Shebeshxt bail hearing Makola also confirmed that Chauke faces additional pending charges, including assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and robbery with aggravating circumstances. All these matters have been centralised and are ready for trial.
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Items allegedly stolen in the robbery include a Huawei P Smart cellphone valued at R6 000, a car battery and a Nike cap. The officer went on to describe a separate shooting incident in Seshego Zone 2, in which the complainant claimed he approached Chauke at a music festival to greet him.
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