Musician Lehlohonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt, has reportedly incurred more charges while in police custody after he was allegedly found with contraband in his cell.
Shebeshxt, who is currently held at the Polokwane Holding Cells, was found with a smartphone, a drug-smoking pipe, and empty sachets containing remnants of an unknown substance in his possession during a search.
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The Rato Laka singer remains behind bars after he was denied bail in December 2025 in relation to 10 other serious charges, including attempted murder and possession of an illegal firearm.
An X (formerly Twitter) user took to his page to share the news.
Shebeshxt has been arrested again & charged while in custody at the Polokwane Holding Cells following the discovery of prohibited items in his possession. He was found a smartphone, empty sachets containing remnants of an unknown substance, & a drug-smoking pipe during a search pic.twitter.com/YYZCPh4B4V
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) February 10, 2026
Shebeshxt was arrested in November 2025, in connection with an alleged road rage shooting that occurred on 19 October 2025 in Ladanna, Polokwane. A report by SAPS confirmed that the rapper had a confrontation with the motorist, where he fired several shots injuring a 34-year-old male occupant who had to be rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
“The arrest stems from an incident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 19 October 2025, along Witklip street in Ladanna, outside Polokwane,” read the statement.
Also see: Shebeshxt arrested for attempted murder
X users weighed in:
Being Shebeshxt’s fan is a full time job….How do we even defend him this time?😩
— Setadi (@Setadi_) February 10, 2026
If a remand detainee is allegedly found with contraband inside a holding facility, it’s not only about the artist.
Contraband doesn’t walk through walls.
It reflects on SAPS/DCS systems; searches, supervision, internal controls.
Accountability must run both ways.— Gadfly (@Gadfly342043) February 10, 2026
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