{"id":49618,"date":"2026-02-10T21:13:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=49618"},"modified":"2026-02-10T21:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:13:48","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignshebeshxt-charged-again-after-contraband-allegedly-found-in-his-cell-at-polokwane-holding-cells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/02\/10\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignshebeshxt-charged-again-after-contraband-allegedly-found-in-his-cell-at-polokwane-holding-cells\/","title":{"rendered":"Shebeshxt charged again after contraband allegedly found in his cell at Polokwane holding cells"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_189166\" style=\"width: 531px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-189166\" class=\"wp-image-189166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shebeshxt-charged-again-after-contraband-allegedly-found-in-his-cell.jpg?resize=521%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shebeshxt-charged-again-after-contraband-allegedly-found-in-his-cell.jpg 521w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shebeshxt-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-189166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shebeshxt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Controversial Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt has reportedly been slapped with additional charges while already in custody, after correctional officials allegedly discovered prohibited items in his possession during a routine search.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the lekompo musician, born Lehlogonolo \u201cShebeshxt\u201d Chauke, was charged on Tuesday morning after officials at the Polokwane Holding Cells allegedly found a smartphone, empty sachets containing remnants of an unknown substance, and a drug-smoking pipe in his cell.<\/p>\n<p>The discovery was reportedly made while he was behind bars awaiting his next court appearance.<\/p>\n<p>The latest development comes as Shebeshxt remains in custody following a decision by the Polokwane High Court to deny him bail.<\/p>\n<p>In December 2025, Judge Natalie Burnet upheld Senior Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi\u2019s ruling, keeping the rapper behind bars pending further proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>He is expected to return to the Polokwane Magistrate\u2019s Court on 17 February 2026.<\/p>\n<p>News of the alleged contraband discovery quickly spread online, triggering strong reactions from social media users.<\/p>\n<p>Many expressed concern that the new charge could further damage his chances of securing release, with some suggesting the situation had significantly worsened his legal standing.<\/p>\n<p>The incident was first shared publicly on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, when entertainment and current affairs blogger Limpopo Chronicle reported that Shebeshxt had been charged while still in custody.<\/p>\n<p>While authorities have yet to release an official statement detailing the additional charge, the reports have added another layer of controversy to the rapper\u2019s already troubled legal battle.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Shebeshxt #charged #contraband #allegedly #cell #Polokwane #holding #cells<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; 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