Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt remains in custody after his bail hearing was postponed, contrary to social media claims suggesting his release on a R5,000 bond. A photograph showing the artist smiling inside a detention facility at Polokwane Magistrate's Court circulated widely online, prompting broadcaster Sol Phenduka to caution against such public displays during ongoing legal proceedings.
The musician faces multiple charges spanning attempted murder, property destruction and unauthorized firearm possession. Phenduka, who has expressed support for the rapper's work, suggested the cheerful imagery could undermine his defense strategy by projecting an inappropriate demeanor for someone awaiting trial on serious allegations.
The bail...