Popular lekompo singer Shebeshxt was expected to appear in court on Wednesday to face allegations he was found in possession of drugs and a cellphone while in the Polokwane police station holding cells where he is being held for alleged attempted murder. However, the case was delayed.
This after the matter was not put on the roll due to missing information and the docket being returned to police.
The popular singer, whose real name is Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, has been held at the Polokwane police station holding cells after his arrest in November. He is accused of shooting a fan who was greeting him.
Speaking to Sowetan outside the Polokwane magistrate’s court where Shebeshxt was expected to appear, his lawyer Lot Ramusi said his client has not been found in possession of drugs and the charges against him are legally unfounded.
“I was called and told police were intending to add charges which are legally unfounded. I can confirm there were no drugs in my client’s possession. That is a lie.
“On making thorough representations, it was found the charges cannot stand and the matter was not enrolled,” said Ramusi.
Limpopo National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malabi has confirmed that popular Lekompo musician Sebeshxt did not appear in court on Wednesday. Shebeshxt was found in possession of drugs and a cellphone at the Polokwane police station holding cells where he is being… pic.twitter.com/IAUU34w9rw
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Limpopo police said they had arrested two awaiting-trial prisoners for possession of drugs and other contraband in the police cells.
“They are aged 28 and 30. The circumstances under which the items were smuggled into the cells will also form part of the investigation.
“Unfortunately, the suspects’ identities cannot be disclosed until their court appearance on Wednesday,” read the statement.
The National Prosecuting Authority in Limpopo confirmed the docket has been sent back for further investigation.
Spokesperson Mashudu Malabi said: “The docket has been received at the Polokwane magistrate’s court by the senior public prosecutor. However, the matter has not been enrolled because there are things police need to complete.
“We are hoping by February 18 they will finalise what they have been instructed to do. The allegations are related to Lehlogonolo Chauke.
“At this stage we won’t be able to disclose what he is going to be charged with because we haven’t got a docket,” said Malabi.
Previously, the investigating officer in his attempted murder case told the court Shebeshxt had revealed he is addicted to crystal meth.
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