Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, known as Shebeshxt, will remain in custody following the postponement of his attempted murder case to 21 November.
The lekompo artist appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday 13 November, facing charges of attempted murder, malicious damage to property and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it had sufficient evidence to prosecute the case while investigators work to consolidate additional charges.
Speaking to the media outside court on Thursday, NPA spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzangi confirmed the state is confident in its case against the rapper.
Malabi-Dzangi explained that the postponement was necessary to allow authorities to finalise their investigation and potentially add more charges to the existing case.
“We will be able to proceed with the application until we finalise the investigation or the part of the profile so that we can add more charges on this part,” she said.
Malabi-Dzangi expressed confidence in the prosecution’s position.
“Through the investigation, so far, we want to learn more about the content of the case, but we do have the case that can prosecute the suspect,” she said.
The charges stem from an alleged violent altercation in the early hours of Sunday, 19 October, along Witklip Street in Ladanna, outside Polokwane in Limpopo.
The complainant and his friend, the witness, reportedly saw Shebeshxt and “greeted and praised him” as fans.
“It is alleged that the accused responded by saying ‘Kgane aletlale ka nna?’ before firing a shot at them,” the NPA said.
Malabi-Dzhangi said the bullet hit the victim in the jaw. It also “damaged the window of a Nissan vehicle belonging to the witness”.
Following the incident, the victim’s friend rushed him to Polokwane Provincial Hospital for medical treatment.
Police initially opened a case of two counts of attempted murder at Westernburg police station before transferring it to the provincial investigation unit for further investigation.
Detectives secured an arrest warrant on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, which led to the 30-year-old musician’s arrest the following day.
Officers apprehended him during an intelligence-driven operation in the upmarket suburb of Bendor, outside Polokwane, about 9.30am on Wednesday morning.
During the operation, police seized the suspect’s vehicles for forensic analysis as part of the investigation.
Malabi Dzhangi revealed that the musician is currently out on R5 000 bail for other crimes.
“The accused is also facing other pending cases, including two counts of attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, robbery with aggravating circumstances and malicious damage to property.”
Shebeshxt is due to appear in the Lebowakgomo Regional Court from 17 to 19 February 2026, where he will be tried for these crimes.
Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe on Wednesday commended the investigation and operational teams for their swift action and thorough work on the case.
“We are taking this matter very seriously and a dedicated team was appointed to ensure that no stone is left unturned,” said Hadebe.
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The police commissioner emphasised that the law applies equally to all citizens, regardless of their public profile.
“The South African Police Service reiterates that no one is above the law, regardless of their social standing,” Hadebe said.
