“WITNESSES WERE THERE — BUT THEIR STORIES DON’T LINE UP”
Several people were present near the scene when the inciden@ involving DJ Warras occurred. Yet investigators say timelines given by witnesses don’t fully match what cameras and phone data suggest.
Some moments appear missing. Others overlap in ways that raise questions. Now authorities are quietly asking: who saw what — and why do the accounts differ at such critical seconds?👇👇
Witnesses Were There — But Their Stories Don’t Line Up: Unresolved Questions in DJ Warras’ Murder Probe
The broad-daylight assassination of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock on December 16, 2025, outside Zambezi House in Johannesburg’s CBD was anything but private. The busy intersection opposite the Carlton Centre teemed with pedestrians, street vendors, and passersby when a dreadlocked gunman approached the 40-year-old media personality and opened fire. Eyewitnesses were plentiful—yet, as investigators delve deeper, subtle mismatches between their accounts, CCTV footage, and phone data are emerging as potential hurdles. Some timelines don’t align perfectly; certain moments seem missing or overlapped in conflicting ways. Authorities are now quietly pressing: Who exactly saw what, and why do these critical seconds differ?
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From the outset, eyewitness testimony shaped the narrative. One detailed account, reported widely, described an accomplice arriving early that morning, loitering outside Zambezi House while repeatedly buying cigarettes—apparently waiting for Warras to emerge. When the victim finally exited and headed toward his silver VW Golf, the dreadlocked shooter pulled a pistol, fired multiple times, and even attempted a follow-up shot on the ground (though the gun jammed). Warras, armed himself, reportedly tried to draw his firearm but collapsed. Most chillingly, the killer allegedly returned twice to the scene, mingling among onlookers as Warras’ body lay in the street, pretending to be a curious bystander.
These vivid details, sourced from anonymous eyewitnesses speaking to outlets like Scrolla.Africa and News24, painted a picture of brazen audacity. Yet, as police cross-reference them with “clear” CCTV footage and recovered evidence (spent cartridges, an unused firearm on Warras), gaps appear. Official statements emphasize three suspects: the primary shooter (short, dreadlocked, possibly in a security uniform) and two accomplices near the vehicle, fleeing on foot. No robbery occurred, supporting a targeted hit tied to Warras’ work reclaiming hijacked buildings through his firm, Imperium Security.
But public appeals for more witnesses—issued repeatedly by Gauteng police—hint at incomplete corroboration. Why the ongoing calls if initial accounts were ironclad? Sources close to the probe suggest some witness timelines conflict with phone records (Warras was reportedly on a call when lured outside) or CCTV timestamps. Did the accomplice truly linger for hours buying cigarettes, or was that observation from a single vantage point? Did multiple people confirm the killer’s returns, or was it one traumatized observer? Overlaps—multiple people claiming to see the exact approach—raise questions of suggestion or memory distortion in a chaotic scene.
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These discrepancies aren’t unusual in high-stress incidents; trauma can warp perception of time and sequence. Yet in a case linked to organized crime syndicates profiting from over 600 hijacked buildings in Johannesburg, fear may play a role. Zambezi House, housing around 250 occupants (many allegedly non-paying), was rife with tension—Warras had secured five protection orders against threatening tenants just days prior. Raids post-shooting questioned residents and uncovered weapons, but no charges stemmed directly from those. Witnesses from the area might hesitate, worried about retaliation from powerful networks.
Progress has been swift: On December 22, police raided a Soweto hostel, arresting two suspects. Only one—44-year-old Victor Mthethwa Majola—faced charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy when appearing in Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Christmas Eve. Notably, Majola does not match the dreadlocked shooter description, fueling public speculation he’s an accomplice (perhaps the loitering cigarette buyer or planner). He alleged police assault in custody, limped into court, and covered his face initially. Charges against the second detainee were withdrawn pending further investigation, and police confirm hunting at least one more suspect—the likely gunman. The case is postponed to January 6, 2026, for bail proceedings, which the state opposes.
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For Warras’ family, these investigative wrinkles deepen the pain. His three young children—eldest son Ethan and two younger boys—stood bravely at his December 19 memorial and December 23 funeral, with Ethan delivering a tearful tribute to his “hero.” Family statements described Warras as their “heart and anchor,” a devoted father whose habitual “I love you, bye” now echoes hauntingly. The mismatch between charged suspect and described shooter has sparked online outrage: “This is not the guy… Why are SAPS messing up the case?”
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Warras’ legacy—as a fearless podcast host, club DJ, and activist against urban decay—demands full transparency. His death has spotlighted Johannesburg’s hijacked building crisis, with calls for military intervention and stronger enforcement of protection orders. As detectives reconcile witness stories with hard evidence, one mismatched second could reveal deeper syndicate involvement or hidden motives.
In a city where bold voices like Warras’ are silenced, aligning the accounts isn’t just procedural—it’s essential for justice. His children, and a grieving nation, deserve the unvarnished truth.
