Family Mourns DJ Warra's Loss as Murder Suspect Awaits Bail Hearing
Johannesburg – The family of slain media personality Warrick Stock, affectionately known as DJ Warra's, are grappling with immense grief as the man accused of his murder remains in custody. Victor Mthethwa Majola made his second appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court yesterday, where proceedings were adjourned to allow for a formal bail application.
Majola faces serious charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with Stock’s death. He was apprehended on 22 December, 2025, following the fatal shooting of Stock on 16 December.
The incident occurred outside a building near the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg’s bustling central business district. Reports suggest that Stock was approached by three unknown suspects who opened fire before fleeing the scene on foot, leaving the popular DJ fatally wounded.
The state confirmed during yesterday’s court appearance that Majola’s address had been verified. A postponement was requested until 13 January to allow for a formal bail application hearing. Majola's legal representative, Dumisani Mabunda, confirmed the arranged date to the court.
Majola also confirmed to the magistrate that he had undergone a medical examination. This followed claims made during his previous court appearance, through his legal counsel Mabunda, that he had been assaulted while in police custody.
Stock was laid to rest on 23 December after a funeral service held at the Rosebank Catholic Church, a testament to the impact he had on the community.
Speaking to the media outside the court, Stock’s sister, Nicole Stock, articulated the profound sense of loss felt by the family, particularly her brother’s children. Her voice filled with emotion, she described the void left by her brother's absence. “We were all expecting that call to say, ‘You home? What’s for lunch? What’s happening?’ And him coming in with the whirlwind, kissing everybody, hugging everybody, so yes, we miss him. We all miss him, the boys as well,” she said.
Nicole Stock emphasised the family's reliance on faith and prayer during this difficult time. “We feel it. It’s real, it’s now becoming more real you know. The void is real and the only thing that can actually fill that void is prayer and God, hence we reached out to the nation to roll with us in prayer to stand with us in solidarity,” she explained.
Expressing confidence in the judiciary, Nicole conveyed that the family was choosing faith and patience over anger and revenge. “That’s important because right now we need God, we need love, we need support. Anger and revenge are not going to get us to where we need to be. We need to all just trust the process that’s taking place.”
Beyond her personal grief, Nicole also voiced concerns about the pervasive gun violence and crime plaguing the nation and its detrimental effects on young people. “I know the guns are there, but it’s what’s inside each of us that makes us want to act and do certain things," she stated.
She further highlighted the loss of positive role models for the youth, saying, “But giants are being taken away from us that the youth actually look up to and admire. So it’s up to us as adults and as South Africans to be mentors to our children, to the youth, to the teenagers.” The family hopes that Warrick's legacy will inspire others to work towards a safer and more nurturing environment for future generations.
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