{
  "id": 19667986,
  "title": "Shebe Maburna denies owning firearm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/shebe-maburna-denies-owning-firearm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:29:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/shebe-maburna-denies-owning-firearm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shebe Maburna, also known as Lehlogonolo Chauke, is contesting ownership of a firearm in Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. The musician denies having a firearm on the day of an alleged shooting incident in Ladanna, where he allegedly wounded a fan in October 2025. Maburna faces 21 charges, including possession of an unlicensed firearm and four counts of attempted murder, during his fifth bail hearing. His defense lawyer, Advocate Mutheiwana Sikhwari, questioned the authenticity of the weapon in question and pressed Maburna on whether he owned one. Maburna responded by stating he does not possess a firearm and expressed doubts about the credibility of the investigating officer, Captain Phaladi Makola. He argues that Makola has painted him as a criminal based on the charges against him, and that the officer's claims lack supporting evidence. Maburna emphasized that the initial court portrayal of him as a criminal cannot be substantiated by any evidence. The courtroom scene highlights the ongoing legal battle and the challenges Maburna faces in proving his innocence.",
  "summary": "Lekompo musician Shebe Maburna says has denied carrying a firearm during an incident last year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}