Shebeshxt remains in custody after police-escorted bank visit in Polokwane

Lehlogonolo Chauke, better known as Shebeshxt, was still in custody following a visit to a bank in Polokwane on Tuesday, according to the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security department. Chauke, a musician, appeared at Mall of the North under police escort and is facing 21 charges, including attempted murder, assault, and malicious damage to property.

These charges stem from an incident in Ladanna, Polokwane, where a fan was reportedly injured during an alleged shooting. The department confirmed that Chauke remains in custody and that bail has been denied. A bank visit was authorized by a court to assist Chauke with arranging payments for his legal fees. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Limpopo dismissed concerns about the trip, stating that the court had ordered the musician to go to the bank for financial matters.

Chauke has been in custody since his arrest in November 2025, having faced charges of attempted murder, culpable homicide, assault, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and reckless and negligent driving. At an earlier court appearance, his lawyer requested permission for Chauke to visit the bank to resolve financial issues and pay his legal team.

The court granted this request. During his latest court appearance, Chauke testified that the investigating officer, Captain Phaladi Makola, informed him of a familial relationship between himself and the complainant, Petrus Ralefatana. Chauke claimed that Makola revealed this information to him on July 10, 2026, and that he had no choice but to include it in his affidavit.

Chauke also stated that Kwenisto, a man who could corroborate his claim, would not sign a supporting affidavit due to intimidation from Makola.