Shocking charges for local artist Shebeshxt: attempted murder, gun possession and property damage
The Limpopo Chronicle reports that the Lekompo artist Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, known as “Shebeshxt”, had his case formally transferred from the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court to the Polokwane Regional Court. He faces charges including attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and malicious damage to property. The case was postponed to 15 May 2026 for a Regional Court appearance, with Chauke remaining in custody. The defence had planned a new bail application based on new facts, but this could not proceed due to the unavailability of the senior public prosecutor handling bail applications.
Introduction
The story details the transfer of a high-profile case involving the artist Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt, from a magistrate’s court to the regional court in Polokwane. It outlines the charges, the postponement date, custody status, and the procedural hiccup surrounding a potential bail application.
Detailed list
- Person involved: Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, stage name Shebeshxt, artist from Lekompo.
- Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa.
- Initial court: Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
- Transferred to: Polokwane Regional Court.
- Charges: Attempted murder; assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; possession of an unlicensed firearm; malicious damage to property.
- Next court date: 15 May 2026, appearance at the Polokwane Regional Court.
- Custody status: He will remain in custody until the next court appearance.
- Bail application: Defence intended to bring a new bail application based on new facts; could not proceed due to unavailability of the senior public prosecutor who previously handled bail applications.
- Source profile: Reported by Limpopo Chronicle.
- Public impact: Case involves a well-known local artist and has drawn regional media attention.
- Current status: Matter transferred and postponed; awaiting Regional Court proceedings.
Simple summary of the story
The artist known as Shebeshxt, Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, appeared at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court where his case was officially moved to the Polokwane Regional Court. He faces multiple serious charges, including attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and property damage. The case was postponed to 15 May 2026, meaning he will appear in the Regional Court on that date. He remains in custody in the interim. His defence team hoped to file a new bail application based on new facts, but this could not be arranged because the senior public prosecutor who previously handled bail matters was unavailable. For more on this story, see the live link below, and for similar coverage, explore the City of Thohoyandou news page.
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Frequently asked questions
- Q: Who is the person involved? The artist Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, known as Shebeshxt.
- Q: Where did the court case take place? Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa.
- Q: What charges are facing Chauke? Attempted murder; assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm; possession of an unlicensed firearm; malicious damage to property.
- Q: Which court is handling the case now? Polokwane Regional Court, after transfer from Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
- Q: When is the next court appearance? 15 May 2026, at the Polokwane Regional Court.
- Q: What is the status of Chauke? He remains in custody until his next appearance.
- Q: Why was the bail application not filed? The defence planned to file a new bail application based on new facts, but the senior public prosecutor who handled bail matters was unavailable.
- Q: Who reported the case? The story is reported by Limpopo Chronicle.
- Q: Where can I read similar stories? Visit the City of Thohoyandou news page for more coverage.
