LIMPOPO MUSICIAN FACING MULTIPLE OFFENCES DENIED BAIL
17 December 2025
LIMPOPO MUSICIAN FACING MULTIPLE OFFENCES DENIED BAIL
Polokwane, Limpopo – The Polokwane Magistrates’ Court has denied bail to a popular Limpopo musician, Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke (30), known by his stage name “Shebe Maburna”.
Chauke faces multiple charges, including three counts of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, malicious damage to property, discharge of a firearm, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of unlicensed ammunition.
The charges arise from an incident that allegedly occurred on 19 October 2025 along Witklip Street, Ladanna, Polokwane. It is alleged that the complainant and a friend were driving in the area when they encountered the accused and greeted him as fans. The accused allegedly responded by saying, “Kgane a letlale ka nna?” meaning “Are you not proud of me?” before firing a shot in their direction.
The complainant sustained gunshot injuries, and a vehicle belonging to the witness was damaged. The injured complainant was immediately transported to Polokwane Provincial Hospital, where he has remained hospitalised. A case was subsequently registered, and following an intensive investigation, the accused was arrested on 12 November 2025.
Investigations further revealed that the accused is linked to additional cases reported in other policing areas. These matters were consolidated, resulting in the accused facing nine charges.
During the bail hearing, the accused elected to submit an affidavit instead of testifying orally, while the State led evidence through the investigating officer.
The investigating officer testified that the accused has a propensity to commit further offences, as he is also facing charges in the Lebowakgomo, Seshego and Mankweng Magistrates’ Courts, including two counts of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and malicious damage to property. It was also revealed that Chauke has a pending trial in the Lebowakgomo Magistrates’ Court, scheduled to commence on 17 February 2026. Some of the offences were allegedly committed while he was out on bail, subject to conditions prohibiting further criminal conduct.
The court denied bail after the State opposed the application, citing that the accused is likely to commit further offences, failed to prove exceptional circumstances as required under Schedule 6, and that his release would undermine the criminal justice system. The court further noted that the State has a strong case against the accused.
The matter has been postponed to 18 February 2026 for further investigations. The accused will remain in custody until then.
Issued by:
Mashudu Malabi Dzhangi
NPA Regional Spokesperson
Limpopo Division