DJ Warras murder: Second suspect to appear in Johannesburg court

A 25-year-old Mozambican national who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is expected to make his first appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

The second suspect was arrested on Friday evening during a crime intelligence takedown operation at the Marathon informal settlement in Primrose, Ekurhuleni.

Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the suspect was arrested at about 8 pm on January 30, 2026. 

The operation was led by the Gauteng Serious and Violent Crimes Investigation’s Provincial Investigation Unit (PIU), working alongside Crime Intelligence and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department.

“The suspect will appear in court on Monday, February 2, 2026, facing charges of murder and contravention of the Immigration Act,” Muridili said.

The arrest follows the recent court appearance of the first accused, Victor Mthethowakhe Majola, whose bail application was denied on January 26. 

Majola, 44, is scheduled to return to court on February 11.

Majola faces charges of murder, premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Stock outside the Zambesi Building in Johannesburg’s central business district in December last year.

Stock, a popular DJ, radio personality and businessman, was also the founder of a VIP protection company. 

He was shot multiple times in what the State alleges was a planned hit. 

His killing sparked widespread shock across the entertainment industry and among his followers.

During bail proceedings, Majola argued that he should be released pending trial, insisting he is not a flight risk and has no reason to evade justice. 

He told the court he is a self-employed taxi owner with assets, strong community ties and dependants, and denied any involvement in the murder.

Majola claimed the case against him was weak and based on assumptions, and said he had been wrongly implicated. 

He also sought to compel the State to hand over video footage he believes could assist his defence.

Prosecutors opposed bail, arguing that Majola poses a risk to the administration of justice and could interfere with witnesses if released. 

The State said evidence links him to the planning of the murder, including CCTV footage and witness statements placing him near the crime scene on the day of the killing.

Investigating officer Captain Abe Montwedi previously told the court that the investigation was at an advanced stage and that additional arrests, including that of the alleged shooter, were expected.

The State maintained that releasing Majola could jeopardise ongoing investigations.

The bail application was postponed several times to allow the court to consider arguments regarding the admissibility of video evidence and the strength of the State’s case. 

The magistrate reserved judgment, citing the seriousness of the matter.

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