Lekompo rapper Shebeshxt, real name Lehlogonolo Chauke is now facing 20 charges in total as the court moves towards setting a date for trial.
Chauke was arrested in November 2025 following a road rage incident where he allegedly shot at a motorist. The rapper faced multiple charges including attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and more. Following his appearance at the district court, 11 additional charges have been added to his case.
He is now facing a string of 20 serious charges which include offences allegedly committed between January 2022 and February 2025, covering robbery with aggravating circumstances, multiple counts of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, assault, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, attempted murder and malicious damage to property.
The regional court postponed the matter to 28 May 2026 to allow the state to complete disclosure of witness statements to the defence.
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