Stuart James Scharnick Arrested at Madlanga Commission After Journalist Intimidation Allegation

Stuart James Scharnick arrested at Madlanga Commission after journalist intimidation allegation

Tensions rise in Pretoria as Stuart James Scharnick's arrest for allegedly intimidating a journalist raises urgent questions about press freedom and safety in South Africa. Read more about the unfolding events at the Madlanga Commission.

Sibiya bodyguard Scharnick arrested after intimidating a journalist at the Madlanga Commission - Inside Politics

By Johnathan Paoli Businessman Stuart James Scharnick has been arrested by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) after a Sowetan journalist opened a criminal case against him for alleged intimidation at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Scharnick was apprehended outside the Brigitte Mabandla College in Tshwane on Thursday, following an operation reportedly led by the Political Killing Task Team (PKTT). He had been on the police ra…

Scharnick arrested after alleged threat against Sowetan journalist

By Palesa Matlala Police arrested Stuart James Scharnick after he allegedly confronted and intimidated journalist Herman Moloi over a recording made during the Madlanga Commission. Sowetan condemned the alleged intimidation and warned that threatening journalists also threatens the public’s right to information and media freedom. A man has been arrested inside the Madlanga Commission after allegedly intimidating a journalist who was covering t…

Madlanga Commission: South Africans slam Stuart Scharnick over alleged threats against journalist

Stuart Scharnick faced backlash from social media users after he allegedly threatened a Sowetan journalist who filmed him at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.