Shebeshxt’s bail appeal denied in Polokwane High Court
Musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebeshxt’ Chauke will remain in custody after his bail appeal was dismissed today.
POLOKWANE – The bail appeal of musician Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke was dismissed by the Polokwane High Court today (January 9).
Musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebeshxt’ Chauke wil remainin custody after his urgent bail appeal was dismissed today. pic.twitter.com/bzCcx7hdxo
— Polokwane Observer (@PolokwaneObserv) January 9, 2026
The ruling comes after the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court denied him bail on December 17, 2025, finding that there was a likelihood he would commit similar offences, as most were allegedly committed during his music performances.
The singer and rapper was arrested in November on nine charges, including three counts of attempted murder. In one incident, he allegedly shot and wounded a fan in Ladanna in October last year.
In her judgment, Acting Judge AJ Burnett noted that Schedule 6 bail applications are difficult and that the burden of proof required of accused persons must be taken seriously and respected.
“The appellant has simply not met the challenge of proving exceptional circumstances. I accordingly find that the learned magistrate did exercise his discretion correctly,” she concluded.
The accused will remain in custody, and his matter is scheduled to be heard at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on February 18.
