Overview
- Prosecutors in the Polokwane Regional Court put 20 counts to Lehlohonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke after adding 11 new charges covering alleged offences from January 2022 to February 2025.
- The case now includes attempted murder, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, robbery with aggravating circumstances and multiple firearms violations.
- The judge set 28 May 2026 for the next hearing so the state can hand over the docket that the defence says it still lacks.
- Chauke remains in custody after a bail refusal as his legal team prepares an appeal.
- The court kept him at the Polokwane Police Station to ease access to medical care, and his attorney said an advocate will join the defence before the next appearance.