THE MOMENTS THAT DON’T MATCH — WHY THE DJ WARRAS TIMELINE IS UNDER SCRUTINY
Investigators say DJ Warras’ final movements have been reconstructed — but not everyone agrees the timeline tells the full story. CCTV footage exists, witnesses were nearby, yet certain minutes remain unclear.
Family members are focused on protecting his children and honoring his legacy, while authorities quietly revisit timestamps, movements, and statements.
If the sequence was clear, why are key moments still being reviewed?
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The CCTV Question — What Really Happened Before DJ Warras’s Final Moments?
The shooting of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock on December 16, 2025, outside Zambezi House in Johannesburg’s CBD was captured on multiple surveillance cameras — a detail police have emphasized since day one. Yet, as of December 29, 2025, no full footage or clear stills have been released to the public, leaving only official descriptions and raising persistent questions about the critical moments leading up to the fatal shots.
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That afternoon, Warras had been on site for hours, supervising the installation of new biometric systems and CCTV cameras at the hijacked building through his company, Imperium Ops. He parked his vehicle, exited, and was immediately approached by three suspects. Police accounts describe one suspect waiting near his car, another possibly in a security uniform for disguise, and the primary shooter — a short man with dreadlocks — delivering multiple fatal shots as Warras tried to escape across the street.
Authorities, including Gauteng Acting Provincial Commissioner Major-General Fred Kekana, confirmed early that footage showed the suspects “colluding” beforehand. Spent cartridges were recovered, nothing was taken (ruling out robbery), and Warras’s unused firearm indicated a targeted execution, likely linked to threats over his building reclamation work — including five recent protection orders.
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Investigators reviewed feeds from the new installations, existing municipal CBD cameras, and nearby routes to reconstruct movements. But publicly, the timeline remains fragmented: verbal summaries of collusion, the approach, the shooting, and unconfirmed reports of the dreadlocked gunman returning to the scene twice, mingling with onlookers.
Why these “jumps”? Multiple angles should provide comprehensive coverage in a heavily monitored area like the CBD, yet no video has been shared — not even anonymized clips or stills to aid identification, as done in past cases. This secrecy has intensified scrutiny, especially after arrests on December 22 of two South African suspects in Soweto.
Only one, 44-year-old Victor Mthethwa Majola, faced charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy in court on December 24 (the second, a woman, was released for insufficient evidence). Majola alleged police assault and had his case postponed to January 6, 2026. Crucially, court and social media images show him without dreadlocks — clashing with the consistent police description of the dreadlocked triggerman.
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Police acknowledge seeking additional suspects, but the mismatch has sparked widespread doubt: Is Majola a planner or lookout? Did the shooter alter his appearance? Or do gaps in the footage hide complexities? Releasing material could clarify — or confirm fears of investigative hurdles.
For Warras’s family, these obscured seconds are unbearable. His December 23 funeral in Rosebank was a heartfelt farewell, celebrating a devoted father of three, mentor, and outspoken critic of urban decay. Loved ones described him as their “heart and anchor,” urging celebration of his legacy amid profound loss.
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The case underscores deeper issues: syndicates profiting from hijacked buildings, private citizens risking lives to reclaim them, and public distrust in probes marred by opacity. Until the CCTV’s full story emerges, every missing frame denies closure to his children and a nation demanding answers.
