Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego “Shebeshxt” Chauke is to remain in custody until at least later this week, after he was hit with six additional charges.
The star appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
He now faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, malicious damage to property, and defeating the ends of justice.
Speaking to the Daily Sun, his lawyer said they had been “ambushed”.
This follows the merging of cases against him.
The initial case stems from an alleged altercation on 19 October in Polokwane, during which a 34-year-old man was shot and seriously injured.
Chauke was arrested on 12 November 2025 at his home in Bendor, Polokwane, after police executed a warrant relating to the October incident. His vehicles were also seized for forensic analysis.
The Citizen previously reported that the State upgraded the case to a Schedule 6 offence, a category reserved for the most serious crimes, often involving violence or the use of a firearm. Under Schedule 6, accused persons must demonstrate “exceptional circumstances” before bail can be granted.
The court confirmed on Tuesday that the musician’s alleged crimes fall under this schedule.
Prosecutors have argued that the seriousness of the allegations and the strength of the ongoing investigation justify opposing bail.
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