Shebeshxt’s separation from newborn ‘not exceptional’, says court as it delivers bail blow
The Polokwane High Court ruled that missing time with his newborn child was a hardship shared by all awaiting-trial inmates, not a special circumstance justifying Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke’s release on bail.” Bail appeal dismissed In its final ruling, the court found that Chauke had not met the threshold required under section 60 of the Criminal Procedure Act to prove exceptional circumstances, nor the requirements of section 65(4).” Referring to precedent set in S v M (Centre for Child Law as Amicus Curiae), the court found that Chauke’s bond with his baby was that of a father rather than a caregiver.
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