DJ Warras Laid To Rest As Truth Behind His Killing Emerges

The curtains officially close today on the life of Warrick Stock (40) — the fearless media personality, DJ, and inner-city crusader affectionately known as DJ Warras or “The Shady Lurker.”

His funeral takes place in Rosebank, as friends, family, and fans gather to honour a man whose voice shook radio waves and criminal syndicates alike.

While grief hangs heavy in the air, there’s a quiet but growing sense that justice is finally knocking. Gauteng police confirmed this week that two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with his brutal killing — a development that has offered some relief to a heartbroken nation.

DJ Warras Murder: What Really Happened in the Johannesburg CBD

The tragedy unfolded on 16 December — the Day of Reconciliation, a date now painfully ironic. Just after midday, DJ Warras was gunned down in broad daylight in the Johannesburg CBD.

He had just exited Zambesi House, near the Carlton Centre, when three suspects approached him. CCTV footage paints a chilling picture: one of the attackers, allegedly disguised in a security uniform, opened fire, unleashing multiple rounds.

Although Warras was legally armed, he never had the chance to defend himself. He collapsed across the street as the suspects fled on foot — leaving behind shock, outrage, and unanswered questions.

Investigators now believe this was no random act of violence.

From Radio Icon to Targeted “Hit” — Why DJ Warras Was Marked

Beyond the mic, DJ Warras was fighting a much darker battle.

As the owner of a private security and property management company, he played a key role in reclaiming hijacked buildings in Johannesburg’s inner city — a move that allegedly cut off illegal income streams for powerful syndicates.

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SurgeZirc SA previously reported that Warras had secured five protection orders in the months before his death after receiving threats against himself and his staff.

Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety Mgcini Tshwaku didn’t mince his words, revealing that a “price was put on his head.” According to officials, Warras’ determination to restore order made him a serious problem for criminal networks thriving on chaos.

A Voice That Raised a Generation

Before he became a so-called “community fighter,” DJ Warras was the culture.

With a career spanning over 15 years, he rose from YFM to dominate 5FM, later becoming the unmistakable face of SABC 1’s Live AMP. Known for his sharp tongue and unapologetic honesty, he later co-hosted The Shady PHodcast and Mzansi Magic’s Ngicel’iVisa.

At his Sandton memorial last Friday, industry heavyweights Sizwe Dhlomo and Pearl Thusi remembered him not just as a broadcaster, but as a devoted father of three, deeply frustrated by the decay of his city — and bold enough to confront it head-on.

Where the Case Stands Now

The two suspects were arrested at Morafe Hostel and are expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 24 December.

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has vowed that the investigation will not stop until every single person involved in this “senseless and cruel” killing is brought to book.

Mzansi, do you believe DJ Warras was killed for standing up to the system — and will justice really be served this time? Sound off below.

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