Polokwane Court Reserves Ruling on Shebeshxt’s Third Bail Bid

Overview

• The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court, which heard arguments Tuesday, set Thursday, April 30, for a ruling on Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke’s third bail bid.
• Chauke remains in custody as the state opposes bail, with charges that include attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
• The defence says his health is worsening, citing a likely dislodged surgical screw in his ankle and a psychologist’s note calling for ongoing treatment through October 2026.
• Defence counsel Michael Khumalo also alleged that prison officials failed to log or act on medical complaints and asked for a confirmation scan to be done with both sides present.
• Prosecutor Kgaogelo Lekoloane argued these issues are not new and do not meet the high bar for release on serious charges, leaving Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi to decide what qualifies as new facts.