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Tributes pour in for slain DJ Warras as family and colleagues honor his legacy

todayDecember 19, 2025 81

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Family, friends and colleagues of slain media personality and former Y personality, DJ Warras, gathered in Sandton on Friday to celebrate his life, remembering him as a gifted broadcaster, devoted father and outspoken thinker whose voice resonated across social and cultural divides.

Warras, whose real name was Warrick Stock, was shot and killed earlier this week in the Johannesburg CBD after being approached by three unknown men. Police say the suspects fled the scene on foot and remain at large.

Former Y DJ and close friend Sizwe Dhlomo described Warras as one of the most naturally talented broadcasters he had ever worked with, highlighting his rare ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

Dhlomo said Warras was discovered while still a student and quickly stood out, making him a natural fit for Y — a station known for nurturing young talent. His distinctive voice and personality soon became unmistakable, allowing him to build a formidable career across radio, television and digital platforms.

From broadcasting to podcasting, Warras became known for using his influence to speak openly about issues he believed in, even when controversial. According to Dhlomo, beyond his public persona, the 40-year-old quietly helped mend relationships and resolve conflicts without seeking recognition.

Dhlomo said the tragedy of Warras’s death lies not only in the loss of his life, but in the silencing of a powerful voice that still had much more to contribute.

Meanwhile, Warras’s son, Ethan Stock, delivered an emotional tribute, describing his father as a devoted parent whose private life contrasted sharply with his often polarising public image.

Ethan acknowledged that his father was frequently at the centre of intense political debates on social media and podcasts but told mourners that behind the controversy was a principled man who spoke honestly, even at personal cost.

He added that Warras stood by his children through illness, hardship, and everyday struggles, and that his true impact was felt most strongly within his family.

The memorial also highlighted Warras’s long-held views on gun violence. His sister, Nicole Stock-Mbatha, told mourners that her brother often warned about the destructive power of firearms and how a single pull of the trigger can turn a moment of anger into irreversible loss.

 

Those warnings now ring painfully true following his death. Police have confirmed that DJ Warras had a licensed firearm with him at the time but was shot before he could use it.

Nicole described Warras as a fearless thinker who challenged power, spoke uncomfortable truths, and consistently chose people over politics.

As tributes continue to pour in, the killing of DJ Warras has once again placed gun violence in the national spotlight, raising broader questions about crime, accountability, and loss in South Africa.

DJ Warras is survived by his mother, siblings, and three children.

Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says a suspect has been identified and will be arrested before Monday.

Police say the suspect is described as a short African male with dreadlocks, wearing a navy-blue security uniform at the time of the shooting.

While the motive remains unknown, investigations into the murder are continuing.

Written by: Lebohang Ndashe

Written by: Nonhlanhla Harris

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