Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke has told the court that he does not understand why he remains behind bars over allegations that he shot people, including one of his fans.
During his ongoing bail proceedings at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court, Chauke maintained that he did not have a firearm on the day of the alleged shooting.
He told the court that he clearly remembers not carrying a gun on the day of the incident. He also claimed that he does not own a firearm and is actually very afraid of guns.
The musician is facing 21 charges, including four counts of attempted murder, arising from an alleged shooting in Ladanna, Polokwane, in October 2025, in which a fan was wounded.
Chauke has been in custody since November 2025 and is seeking bail based on new facts. His defence has questioned the evidence linking him to the alleged shooting, while the State is opposing his release.
The bail proceedings are continuing at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
