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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Warras murder case | Charges against second suspect withdrawn, other accused remains in custody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case against one of the suspects linked to the murder of DJ and media personality Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock has been withdrawn, while the accused gunman will remain in custody until the new year.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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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 […]

December 17, 2025 153

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Businesses and taxi drivers welcome reopening of Lilian Ngoyi Street

Local businesses and taxi drivers in Johannesburg have welcomed the reopening of Lilian Ngoyi Street, after a two-year closure. The street, formerly Bree Street, was severely damaged by a methane gas explosion in July 2023, which killed one person and injured 48 others. A local business owner noted that the two-year reconstruction period had kept customers away, as the road closure made it difficult for them to access shops along […]

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