Artist Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke has actually preserved that the state does not have a case versus him, indicating declared spaces in the proof associating with a shooting occurrence in Ladanna, Polokwane.
He stated this as he dealt with more questioning throughout interrogation in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
Chauke, who is making an application for bail on brand-new truths, was cross-examined by state district attorney Adv Kgaugelo Lekoloane about the proof provided by the defence’s independent forensic ballistics expert, Dr Christo de Klerk.
Throughout the exchange, Lekoloane asked Chauke whether his argument was that the state had no case since it did not have a ballistic viewpoint on the proof.
Chauke reacted that the supposed lack of a ballistics viewpoint was not the only problem he thought weakened the prosecution’s case.
“It’s not just that, that reveals that the state does not have a case versus me, however lots of things,” Chauke informed the court.
He described accusations that he had a gun and utilized it throughout the event, arguing that there was no supporting documents associating with the gun and bullets.
De Klerk, who affirmed for the defence previously today, raised issues about spaces in the proof readily available for his analysis of the supposed Ladanna shooting.
The district attorney likewise questioned Chauke about the supposed lack of CCTV video footage and whether this suggested the state had no case versus him.
“Does the truth that we do not have a CCTV video footage, as you state, suggest we do not have a case versus you?” Lekoloane asked.
Chauke stated he might not figure out the result of the missing out on video on the strength of the prosecution’s case.
“As to whether the lack of the CCTV video makes the case versus strong or not, that’s not something I can respond to. I will be not able to respond to that,” he stated.
The exchange came as the state challenged the defence’s dependence on supposed drawbacks in the proof to support Chauke’s most current quote for release on bail.
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Specialist’s required questioned
Chauke likewise acknowledged that De Klerk had actually been asked to analyze the charges associating with the supposed Ladanna shooting, instead of all the charges he deals with.
When asked whether he understood that count 5 included belongings of a gun, Chauke stated he learnt about the charges however described that he had actually supplied De Klerk with files connecting to the Ladanna occurrence. He stated this was since the occurrence was the one that resulted in his arrest.
The state, on the other hand, showed that it had witnesses who would affirm about what they saw on the day of the supposed shooting.
“We will see that throughout trial,” Chauke reacted.
Why Shebeshxt was apprehended
Chauke was jailed on November 12, 2025, at his home in Bendor, outdoors Polokwane, following an examination into a supposed shooting in Ladanna on October 19, 2025.
The occurrence supposedly took place in the early hours of the early morning along Witklip Street, where Chauke is implicated of shooting chance ats another vehicle driver. A 34-year-old male sustained severe injuries and was required to healthcare facility for treatment, according to the state.
A warrant for Chauke’s arrest was acquired on November 11, 2025. Authorities likewise took cars throughout the operation for forensic analysis.
Chauke deals with 21 charges, consisting of tried murder, break-in with exacerbating situations, illegal belongings of a gun and ammo, attack, negligent and irresponsible driving, and culpable murder. The charges cover numerous matters.
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The matter was delayed to November 9 for re-examination.
Coceka Magubeni
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