POLICE REVEAL A NEW SUSPECT IN DJ WARRAS CASE…
One of the individuals reportedly had tensions with DJ Warras for months. Sources say intentions may have been formed long before the tragic inciden@.
As authorities gather evidence, the community is left wondering: What secrets were hiding behind the disputes? And could this have been prevented?👇👇
Police Reveal a New Suspect in DJ Warras Case: Long-Simmering Tensions Come to Light
As the investigation into the brazen daylight murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock intensifies, South African police have announced a significant breakthrough. On December 19, 2025, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola confirmed that a key suspect has been identified in the killing of the beloved 40-year-old media personality and security entrepreneur. Speaking during an oversight visit in Pretoria, Masemola stated confidently: “A suspect has been identified, and he will be arrested before Monday—if not today, then over the weekend.” This development comes just days after the fatal shooting on December 16 outside Zambezi House in Johannesburg’s CBD, opposite the Carlton Centre.
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Sources close to the probe indicate that the newly identified suspect had ongoing tensions with DJ Warras for months, stemming from disputes over the management and occupation of Zambezi House—an eight-story building plagued by illegal hijacking. Warras, through his company Imperium Ops, had been contracted by the lawful owners to secure the property, installing biometric systems and CCTV while auditing tenants. His efforts uncovered severe violations, including overcrowding, suspected drug activities, and serious crimes. These actions reportedly disrupted a profitable illicit rental scheme, leading to death threats against Warras. Just days before his death, he secured protection orders against at least five individuals linked to the building, including non-paying occupants and a woman described in some reports as a potential “kingpin” controlling operations.
Investigators believe intentions to harm Warras may have formed long before the tragic incident, with the hit possibly orchestrated to protect criminal interests. Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, has alluded to a female person of interest tied to threats against Warras and his team. While she has denied involvement, authorities are scrutinizing her role amid claims of intimidation. Additionally, four to six people named in the protection orders were questioned following a multi-agency raid on Zambezi House on December 18, though police clarified no formal arrests in the murder case had been made at that stage.
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CCTV footage remains central to the case, capturing three assailants: a short man with dreadlocks as the primary shooter, an accomplice in a security uniform, and a third fleeing figure. The dreadlocked gunman ambushed Warras at close range as he approached his vehicle, firing multiple shots in an execution-style attack. Nothing was stolen, and Warras—himself armed—had no chance to defend effectively. The footage has helped identify the new suspect, described as “known” to police, fueling hopes of an imminent arrest.
The murder has exposed deep-rooted secrets behind disputes in Johannesburg’s hijacked buildings crisis. Over 1,100 such properties in the CBD alone generate untaxed millions for syndicates through illegal rentals, often enforced by violence. Zambezi House, housing around 250 people with many not paying rent, exemplifies this shadow economy. Warras’s associate Nicole Nelson revealed he was crafting a “blueprint” for reclamation: verifying tenants, enhancing security, and restoring legality to revitalize the inner city.
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Community and political reactions underscore the tragedy’s broader implications. Figures like Gauteng Transport MEC Kenny Kunene have declared a “full-blown war” on building hijackers, while ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba and Minister Gayton McKenzie mourned Warras as a patriot fighting urban decay. The entertainment industry, from co-host DJ PH to fans, remembers him as a candid voice on platforms like 5FM, Y FM, and the Shady PHodcast.
Warras’s family—his three young children, mother, and siblings—continues to grapple with profound loss. A memorial service on December 19 in Sandton drew hundreds, highlighting his role as a father and mentor. Questions persist: What secrets fueled these disputes? Could swift enforcement of protection orders or heightened security have prevented this?
As police close in, the case raises urgent concerns about safety for those challenging organized crime. Warras’s death may mark a turning point, prompting decisive action against hijacked buildings. Yet, without arrests and accountability, the community wonders if justice will prevail—or if more lives will be claimed by these hidden conflicts.
The nation awaits the promised arrest, hoping it uncovers the full truth behind a murder born of long-brewing resentment.
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