Lekompo artist Lehlohonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke again appeared for a continuation of his bail hearing at the Polokwane Magistate court over allegations that he shot a fan while driving on a street in Polokwane in October.
This comes after he handed himself over to the police after a warrant of arrest was issued for allegedly shooting and seriously wounding a fan, attempting to greet him.
“It is reported that the victim tried to greet Shebeshxt, a firearm was produced, and he was shot at. The firearm used was never recovered. On the day of this occurrence, Chauke was with a certain Thabiso Malatjie.”
Police have a warrant for Malatjie as he allegedly fired a shot in the Seshego concert incident where the inciden happened.
The court heard that the firearm used in this matter has not yet been recovered, but they have obtained the bullet or projectile, which has been sent to ballistics for investigation. The investigation into that ballistic report [is still pending. It is alleged that on the night of the incident he was drunk, holding a beer bottle andpossibly high from crystal meth, which he is said to have confessed to being addicted to
The W/O Phaladi Makola, the investigating officer told thecourt on Wednesday that jail time could serve as a form of rehabilitation form te addiction.
Shebeshxt’s lawyer Lot Ramusi said in the affidavit, the Ambulance singer had indicated that the artist has a medical condition which was not disclosed and he needs proper medical attention, and detention hampers proper healing.
Makola said that Ramusi made him aware that due to that medical condition, Shebeshxt needs special foods like broccoli and other fresh vegetables. However, he questioned why the defence said his continued incarceration hampers his healing when he drinks alcohol and also takes drugs.
“I was informed by the defence that he eats broccoli and fresh vegetables. When we arrested him, he said that he is addicted to crystal. So I am surprised that a person who says he has medical problems uses alcohol and addictive drugs,” said Makola.
“When we arrested him, he never told us anything about his medical condition. I am only hearing this through his affidavit. When I spoke with him, he told me he can’t quit crystal. So we believe if he remains in custody it will be a good opportunity for him to be rehabilitated.”
The court asked if it is a difficult task for Shebeshxt to access prison medical facilities and prison medical facilities operate 24 hours.
The bail hearing continues.
