Shebeshxt Back in Court to Apply for Bail on New Facts in Polokwane

• Limpopo musician Shebeshxt returned to the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Wednesday to apply for bail on new facts for the fifth time
• The 31-year-old has been behind bars since November 2025, facing a total of 21 charges, including four counts of attempted murder
• His previous bail applications were dismissed by both the Magistrate's Court and the High Court in July 2026

Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt was back in the spotlight on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, as his legal team appeared at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court to launch a fifth bail application on new facts. This move has drawn fresh attention to one of South Africa's most high-profile criminal cases.

Born Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, the 31-year-old musician has been held in custody since November 2025. He is staring down a staggering 21 charges, which include four counts of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, assault, malicious damage to property, reckless and negligent driving, and culpable homicide.

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A string of failed bail bids

This latest attempt follows a pattern of unsuccessful applications. The Magistrate's Court previously turned down his bail requests, and a subsequent appeal to the High Court was also dismissed in July 2026. In September, Chauke brought in a new legal team to take over his defence, a shake-up that appears to have paved the way for this fresh bid for freedom.

The sheer breadth and severity of the charges have made courts reluctant to release him at every turn, with the combination of alleged firearm offences and attempted murder charges raising significant concerns for prosecutors.

Mzansi reacts to Shebe's bail attempts

The news sparked conversation on X, with many South Africans doubtful that Wednesday's application would succeed. Here is what some had to say:

@MatlouMarvin: "He's going to catch extra charges come Wednesday"

@johny_theblessd: "Mabena is not getting bail; he must now accept"

@RM_Mish08: "Shebe is right, want freedom"

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@DilotsaT: "How quickly time flies."

Shebe allegedly offered R100k for his freedom

In a previous report from Briefly News, Shebeshxt's legal team put a R100,000 bail offer on the table during a tense High Court hearing on 30 July 2026.

The Lekompo rapper has now made three failed bail attempts as his case escalated to the High Court.

Source: Briefly News