“THIS FELT AVOIDABLE” — THE DJ WARRAS CASE AND THE DETAILS STILL UNEXPLAINED
Those close to DJ Warras say he was alert, cautious, and focused on his family. Yet something went wrong. Whether it was timing, surroundings, or a decision made in seconds, investigators believe one small factor may have changed everything.
As the case remains open, loved ones are left asking the question no report has fully answered yet:
what exactly happened in the moments no one saw clearly?
👇 The unanswered details people keep returning to are in the comments.
“This Felt Avoidable” — The DJ Warras Case and the Details Still Unexplained
Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock was described by those who knew him best as alert, cautious, and deeply family-oriented. A devoted father of three young children, he had built a life balancing his vibrant media career with his growing security business, Imperium Ops. Friends recall him as someone who weighed risks carefully, especially after entering the perilous world of reclaiming Johannesburg’s hijacked buildings. Yet, on December 16, 2025, something went fatally wrong — a split-second decision, a misjudged surrounding, or an unforeseen timing that turned a routine site visit into tragedy.
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That day, Warras spent hours at Zambezi House (also known as Zambesi House), a notorious hijacked building near the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg’s CBD, overseeing the installation of biometric access and new CCTV systems. He had secured five protection orders in the preceding weeks against individuals linked to threats over his work there. Reports indicate the building housed illegal activities, and his efforts to restore order had escalated tensions with syndicates profiting from the chaos.
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After parking his vehicle, Warras was approached by three suspects. CCTV footage — confirmed by police — captured the dreadlocked primary shooter, possibly disguised in a security uniform, firing multiple shots as Warras attempted to flee. Nothing was stolen, and his firearm remained unused, marking the attack as unmistakably targeted. Some accounts suggest the gunman returned to the scene twice, blending with bystanders.
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Two weeks later, as of December 30, 2025, the case remains open with lingering doubts. Arrests on December 22 in Soweto led to charges against only one suspect: 44-year-old Victor Mthethwa Majola, a South African, who appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on December 24 facing premeditated murder and conspiracy. He alleged police assault, limped into court, and had his case postponed to January 6, 2026, for bail proceedings. Charges against the second suspect, a woman, were provisionally withdrawn due to insufficient evidence.
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The mismatch has fueled intense public scrutiny: Majola does not have dreadlocks, contradicting early police descriptions of the triggerman. Social media and courtroom observers questioned whether he is an accomplice, planner, or if the real shooter altered his appearance. Police continue seeking additional suspects but have not released CCTV stills or footage for public verification.
Those close to Warras insist the killing felt avoidable. He was cautious, aware of threats, and armed — yet unarmed in practice. Did he underestimate the immediate danger that day? Was there an off-camera interaction? Why return to a high-risk site alone? Investigators believe one small factor — timing, a momentary lapse, or unseen surveillance gaps — may have tipped the scales.
His family, devastated, laid him to rest on December 23 in Rosebank amid emotional tributes. Colleagues and loved ones remembered a man who lived fully, loved deeply, and mentored fearlessly. Spokesperson Melanie Ramjee emphasized protecting his children and preserving his legacy of light and laughter.
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For them, the unexplained moments — those no camera or witness clearly captured — delay closure. What happened in the unseen seconds before the approach? Did prior warnings go unheeded? The case exposes Johannesburg’s hijacked buildings crisis, where private citizens like Warras fill governmental voids at mortal risk.
As the investigation presses on, loved ones grapple with “what ifs.” Warras’s death feels not just tragic, but preventable — a stark reminder of South Africa’s violence and the personal costs of seeking change.
