The Polokwane Regional Court has postponed the trial of Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt, to 17 may 2027The postponement was made during a pre-trial conference before Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi.
Prosecutors informed the court that Chauke faces 22 charges, including four counts of attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, culpable homicide and reckless driving.
During the proceedings, the defence indicated its intention to bring an application for the recusal of Magistrate Netshiozwi, arguing that the magistrate is allegedly biased against the accused.
The State also revealed that it intends to call 22 witnesses during the trial, including the alleged victims and a ballistic expert.
