- On Friday, 9 January 2026, the Polokwane High Court made a decision regarding Shebeshxt’s bail appeal
- Shebeshxt’s attorneys approached the High Court urgently on 31 December 2025, aiming to reverse an earlier bail denial
- Responses from social media varied, with some users supporting the High Court’s verdict while others challenged it
The Polokwane High Court has turned down bail for Limpopo musician Shebeshxt, affirming the earlier ruling by the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court.
This decision follows the rapper’s lawyers submitting an urgent bail application to the High Court, contesting the bail verdict rendered by Senior Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi.
Although Advocate Isaac Mokgopo, one of Shebeshxt’s lawyers, stated that Shebeshxt, known as Lehlohonolo Katlego Chauke, was not actively seeking to leave jail, the NPA confirmed that the appeal for bail was ongoing.
Reason for the dismissal of Shebeshxt’s bail appeal
On 9 January 2026, Acting Judge Natalie Burnet upheld the initial decision by Senior Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi to deny bail to Shebeshxt, who was absent from the hearing.
Several artists from Lekompo, such as Kaycherlow, Hitboss, and Naqua, attended to lend their support, along with Shebeshxt’s girlfriend and the mother of his child, Kholofelo Chuene.
As noted by blogger Updates with LolahM, the bail appeal was addressed and dismissed by Acting Judge Natalie Burnet in under five minutes. The summary of the dismissal was labeled:
“UPDATE | POLOKWANE – Bail appeal application in Shebeshxt case dismissed, just under five minutes.”
See the post below:
In a video released by Limpopo Chronicle on X (Twitter), Acting Judge Natalie Burnet provided no specifics regarding the dismissal.
“In light of the fact that the accused is not presently present, I’m not going to read the entire judgment into the record. I am just going to read the order into the record, then I will give each of you a copy thereof, and then we adjourn the matter. Having considered the matter, I hereby make the following order: the appeal is dismissed,” Acting Judge Natalie Burnet stated.
Watch the video here:
Reactions in South Africa after Shebeshxt’s bail appeal dismissal
Social media responses reflected a range of opinions. While some individuals applauded the ruling, others speculated on the reasons behind Shebeshxt’s unsuccessful bail appeal.
Here are a selection of comments:
Kgaugelo Phala asserted:
“He’s not gonna get any bail as long as the weapon is still missing. Good.”
Mpho Matlou expressed satisfaction:
“Very good 👍🏾”
Tumelo Timothy Ramoshaba commented:
“Eminem once said, ‘Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it, and if you get it, then you just might not know what to do with it because it might just come back on you tenfold.’ He said o Duma malato akere.”
Race Sekgobela remarked:
“Someone should ask that lawyer why they filed an urgent bail application?”
Mmago Baximane Le Bosesi queried:
“Why was it dismissed?”
