Shebeshxt fails to appear in court for “stabbing” case

Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke fails to show up in court today for crimes committed in 2022.

The singer allegedly stabbed two people in separate incidents in Lebowakgomo.

He was arrested in April last year and spent a few months in jail before being released on bail in July.

The NPA’s Mashudu Malabi-Dzangi said the matter is currently in its plea and trial stages.

“Chauke is facing charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted murder, however, he he was unable to make it to court due to injuries sustained in an accident last month,”said Malabi-Dzangi.

Malabi-Dzangi explained that the matter was postponed to allow the defence who represented Shebeshxt in his absence to furnish the court with medical records of the accused.

The accused appeared in absentia at the Lebowakgomo regional court for pre-trial.

He could not attend court proceedings due to ill health.

The court postponed that matter to 19 July 2024 to enable him to provide medical certificates.