Lekompo musician Lehlohonolo Chauke (31), popularly known as “Shebeshxt” or “Maburna”.
The Polokwane Magistrates’ Court on Thurday dismissed a bail application based on alleged new facts brought by Lekompo musician Lehlohonolo Chauke (31), popularly known as “Shebeshxt” or “Maburna”.
The application followed Chauke’s unsuccessful bail appeal, which was dismissed by the Polokwane High Court on 09 January 2025. He now faces nine charges, including assault, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, malicious property damage, and attempted murder.
During the bail proceedings, the State, represented by Senior Public Prosecutor, Advocat Kgaogelo Lekoloane submitted that the accused allegedly committed additional offences while out on bail in other matters before the Mankweng, Seshego, and Lebowakgomo Magistrates’ Courts and this offence falls under schedule, therefore he should prove exceptional circumstances wether is in the interests of justice to admit the applicant on bail. Advocate further submitted that all the facts were canvassed during the initial bail hearing.
The court agreed with the state that no new facts had been presented, finding that all relevant information had already been placed before the court during the initial bail proceedings. The court further held that the accused failed to satisfy it that his release on bail would be in the interests of justice. Accordingly, the bail application based on new facts was dismissed.
The matter has been postponed to 15 May 2026 for trial in the Polokwane Regional Court.