{
  "id": 12675614,
  "title": "Shebe Maburna’s new bail application postponed to Thursday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/shebe-maburnas-new-bail-application-postponed-to-thursday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:29:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/shebe-maburnas-new-bail-application-postponed-to-thursday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The bail application of Lekompo musician Letlhogonolo \"Shebe Maburna\" Chauke has been postponed to Thursday at the Polokwane Magistrates' Court. Chauke has sought bail for the fourth time, after previous applications were denied. His legal team presented 12 new facts to support his request. The defense argues that the charges of attempted murder were fabricated by the state. They have submitted a ballistic report and CCTV footage from October 2025 that the court has not previously reviewed. The defense also points out that the court has reinstated charges against Chauke, which had been withdrawn before, which is unprecedented in South African legal history. The defense plans to bring in a ballistic expert, Christo De Klerk, in the coming stages of the proceedings. The bail hearing continues.",
  "summary": "His defense team has presented what they deem to be 12 new facts.",
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}