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Controversial businessman Stuart Scharnick in court over firearm violations

IOL · 27 August 2026 at 07:00

Controversial businessman Stuart Scharnick in court over firearm violations

Stuart Scharnick, a controversial businessman, faces multiple firearm-related charges in Pietermaritzburg, with his bail application postponed to next week.

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