Shebeshxt claims he was ‘framed’ in fifth bail attempt on shooting case in court
The latest argument centres on a report compiled by forensic ballistics specialist Dr Christo de Klerk.
Musical artist Lehlogonolo "Shebeshxt" Chauke has once again requested bail in a shooting case that has ensnared him since November 2025. The musician claims he is the victim of a "frame-up" and is relying on a forensic ballistics report to challenge the prosecution's version of events. This is his fifth attempt to secure bail for the case.
Chauke's legal representatives argue that the forensic report could cast doubt on the evidence against him. The latest hearing took place at the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, where Chauke's defense argued that he was never involved in a shooting incident involving Petrus Ralefatane on October 19, 2025. The new ballistics report compiled by Dr. Christo de Klerk could potentially undermine the state's case, which alleges that Chauke and his friend were involved in a road rage incident resulting in gunfire, injury, and vehicle damage.
If the new evidence is accepted, it could alter the legal threshold for bail, potentially affecting Chauke's ongoing trial scheduled for May 2027.
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