DJ Warras

DJ Warras murder case | Judgment reserved as state rejects CCTV claims

Judgment in the bail application of alleged DJ Warras mastermind, Victor Majola, has been reserved, with the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court expected to deliver its ruling later this month. Majola faces charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder linked to the DJ’s fatal shooting in the Johannesburg CBD last year. The State continues to oppose bail, insisting Majola poses a flight risk and should remain behind bars due to […]

January 16, 2026 35

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DJ Warras murder case | Court rejects CCTV bid as defence closes bail arguments

The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has dismissed the defence's application to access CCTV footage linked to the murder of media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, while the defence has formally concluded with its bail arguments — placing the onus on the State to justify the continued detention of alleged mastermind Victor Majola. On Thursday Magistrate Annelise Thlapi ruled that she would not interfere with the forensic analysis of the footage, which […]

January 15, 2026 54

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DJ Warras murder case | State to oppose bail for the alleged mastermind

The State has warned that releasing the man accused of orchestrating the murder of popular DJ and businessman Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, could undermine the investigation and endanger witnesses. Victor Majola, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to apply for bail, where prosecutors alleged he ordered the hit and played a direct role in the events leading up to the fatal shooting outside the Zambesi House building in […]

January 13, 2026 54

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Warras murder case | Charges against second suspect withdrawn, other accused remains in custody

The case against one of the suspects linked to the murder of DJ and media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock has been withdrawn, while the accused gunman will remain in custody until the new year. Victor Majola made his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Stock was shot multiple times on Reconciliation Day outside […]

December 24, 2025 88

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DJ Warras remembered as family calls on South Africans to honour his legacy

The family of slain DJ and podcaster, Warras, has called on South Africans to honour his legacy by celebrating his life and the values he stood for. The funeral service of the former Y DJ, Warrick Stock, was held in Rosebank on Tuesday, following his tragic shooting in Johannesburg last week. Speaking at the service, DJ Warras’ sister, Nicole Stock-Mbatha, said her late brother belonged not only to his family, […]

December 23, 2025 60

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

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 […]

December 19, 2025 77

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Family mourns DJ Warras after fatal shooting

The family of former Y DJ and media personality, Warras, is reeling after he was fatally shot in Johannesburg’s CBD on Tuesday. The 40-year-old, whose real name was Warrick Stock, was gunned down as he left a building he allegedly owned and headed to his vehicle. Police say an unknown suspect opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene. Authorities have launched a manhunt for three suspects who remain […]

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