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Lekompo musician Shebe Maburna seen in the dock during his bail hearing.
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo is, on Wednesday, expected to deliver judgment on the bail application of musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name ‘ Shebe Maburna’.
WATCH | The bail hearing for Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, has been adjourned to Wednesday at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. The state and the defence have concluded their closing arguments. pic.twitter.com/Qwa8MR5egf
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His last bail hearing was on Monday.
He has been in custody since his arrest, last month.
He’s facing several counts, including three of attempted murder, assault and alleged possession of illegal firearm.
RELATED VIDEO | Court adjourns musician Shebe Maburna’s bail hearing to Wednesday and Thursday
The state is opposing bail.
IN PICTURES | Limpopo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Maburna, sits in the dock during bail hearing at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
Pictures by Rendani Raliphaswa pic.twitter.com/9U9TBDkV1k— SABC News (@SABCNews) December 11, 2025
The state and the defense lawyers concluded their closing arguments, on Monday. The accused’s lawyer, Advocate Isaac Mokgopo, said that his client should be granted bail as he’s presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The bail application of a well known Limpopo musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebe Maburna, has been adjourned to Wednesday in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. The state and the defence lawyers have concluded their closing arguments; the state is opposing bail.… pic.twitter.com/GNGFETHkbk
— SABC News (@SABCNews) December 15, 2025
Mokgopo also told the court that Shebe Maburna needs regular check-ups, as he was involved in a car crash that left him hospitalised for more than two months.
The state is opposing bail arguing that the accused is a repeat offender and has committed most offences while he was out on bail.
VIDEO | Shebe Maburna bail hearing postponed to Wednesday
