DJ Warras Murder Case: Second Suspect Due In Johannesburg Court After Ekurhuleni Arrest

A 25-year-old Mozambican national arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick Stock, widely known as DJ Warras, is expected to make his first court appearance at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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

Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the arrest took place at about 8pm on January 30, 2026, following a coordinated operation involving multiple law enforcement units.

Second Suspect Arrested in Crime Intelligence Operation

According to police, the operation was carried out by the Gauteng Serious and Violent Crimes Investigation’s Provincial Investigation Unit (PIU), with support from 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 latest arrest comes shortly after the first accused in the case, Victor Mthethowakhe Majola, appeared in court, where his bail application was refused on January 26.

Background: First Accused Denied Bail

Majola, 44, is due back in court on February 11. He faces charges of murder, premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder linked to the fatal shooting of Stock outside the Zambesi Building in Johannesburg’s CBD in December last year.

Stock, a well-known DJ, radio personality and businessman, was also the founder of a VIP protection company. He was shot several times in what the State alleges was a carefully planned killing.

His death sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among fans nationwide.

State Details Evidence and Ongoing Investigation

During bail proceedings, Majola maintained that he should be released pending trial, telling the court he was not a flight risk and had no intention of evading justice. He said he was a self-employed taxi owner with assets, strong community ties and dependants, and denied any role in the killing.

Majola argued that the case against him was weak and based on assumptions, claiming he had been wrongly implicated. He also applied for the State to hand over video footage he believes could support his defence.

Prosecutors opposed bail, stating that Majola posed a threat to the administration of justice and could interfere with witnesses if released. The State said evidence ties him to the planning of the murder, including CCTV footage and witness statements placing him near the scene on the day Stock was killed.

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Investigating officer Captain Abe Montwedi previously told the court that the investigation was well advanced and that further arrests, including that of the alleged shooter, were anticipated.

The State argued that releasing Majola could undermine ongoing investigations. After several postponements to consider arguments around video evidence and the strength of the case, the magistrate reserved judgement, citing the gravity of the charges.