The Lebowakgomo Regional Court in Limpopo has ordered that popular artist Lehlogonolo "Shebeshxt" Chauke produce a doctor?s note following his absence in court for crimes committed in 2022.

MATTER AT AN ADVANCED STAGE

Shebeshxt allegedly stabbed two people in separate incidents in Lebowakgomo in 2022. 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 explained that 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.

MATTER POSTPONED 

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."

Shebeshxt is also being investigated for culpable homicide following a deadly car crash that claimed the life of his eight-year-old daughter outside Polokwane.