# Controversial businessman Stuart James Scharnick says will represent himself after his lawyer withdrew from the case. Scharnick made a brief appearance in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court, where proceedings were postponed to the 24th of February 2027. He faces several firearm-related charges, including failing to notify the Central Firearms Registry of a change of address and improper firearm storage. He was arrested in August following an intimidation complaint by a journalist at the Madlanga Commission.
Scharnick to represent himself after lawyer withdraws