‘Next time you won’t have an excuse’ – court tells state as DJ Warras murder case delayed
· Citizen
The murder case of media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has been delayed once again, as investigations remain incomplete.
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Two men accused in connection with the killing – taxi boss Victor Mthethwa Majola and Mozambican national Armindo Joaquim Pacula – appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Majola is alleged to have orchestrated the hit, while Pacula is believed to be the gunman.
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Both face charges of premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Pacula is also charged with violating the Immigration Act.
Both accused remain in custody, with Majola – who was denied bail earlier this year – detained at the Johannesburg Correctional Centre, commonly known as Sun City.
Pacula withdrew his bail application before his transfer to Modderbee Correctional Centre in Benoni, Ekurhuleni.
DJ Warras murder case postponed
The state told the court that several critical aspects of the investigation have not yet been finalised.
Prosecutor Vincent Mochabela said outstanding work includes facial comparison analysis, call data records, and financial investigations.
In addition, the formal indictment is still being prepared.
As a result, the state requested additional time before proceeding to trial.
“This matter, I believe, when the investigations are ready, it is going to be transferred to the High Court and, therefore, at this stage, we will request a remand,” Mochabela said.
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The defence proposed that the matter return to court on 27 May, a date the magistrate accepted.
However, the court made it clear that patience with delays is running out.
“Is it enough time to finalise the investigation? So, that next time you won’t have an excuse,” he said.
Mochabela responded: “I am hoping that we will be ready. Even the indictment will be ready.”
Fatal shooting
Stock was fatally shot on 16 December 2025 outside a building near the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg’s central business district.
According to the state, three suspects confronted the radio and television presenter before opening fire and fleeing the scene on foot.
Stock was laid to rest on 23 December 2025.
Investigators believe the killing was linked to a dispute at Zambezi Flats.
The dispute allegedly followed the appointment of Stock’s security company to install a biometric access system at the building.
The installation came amid allegations that certain individuals were illegally collecting rent from tenants.
Prior to his death, Stock allegedly received threats and had obtained a protection order against five individuals.
The alleged hit was reportedly worth R25 000 in total, of which Pacula is said to have received R7 000.
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