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DJ Warras Murder Case Postponed as Family Calls for Unity and Remembrance
A courtroom pause, and a family’s choice
The murder case connected to the killing of DJ Warras, born Warrick Robert Stock, returned briefly to public view this week when the accused, Victor Mthethwa Majola, appeared at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. The matter was postponed, with Majola expected back in court on 13 January for a bail application.
For many in Johannesburg, the delay reopened a wound that has not yet begun to heal. Stock was shot and killed outside the Zambesi House building in the CBD in December while working as a security contractor. The loss rippled through the entertainment industry and beyond, touching club regulars, colleagues, and people who knew him only through his voice and presence.
From outrage to remembrance
Instead of rallying supporters in protest, the Stock family made a deliberate choice. They called for unity, dignity, and reflection. Their message asked South Africans to resist anger and division and to surround the legal process with quiet strength.
One of the most visible gestures has been a request for supporters to change their social media profile pictures to a solid white square. The image is simple and striking. It stands for love, respect, and collective pause. On timelines usually crowded with opinion, the white square has become a moment of stillness.
At 18:00 on Tuesday, the family also invited people to light a candle wherever they were. Across Johannesburg, from flats in the CBD to homes in the suburbs, small flames flickered in remembrance of a life cut short.
Who Warrick Stock was to those who knew him
In their statement, the family described Warrick as someone who lived openly and with purpose. He was a brother and a patriot, someone who believed in protecting others and raising the energy of the spaces he occupied. Those words have resonated widely, especially among creatives who saw him as more than a DJ. To them, he was a connector, a presence, and a source of courage.
On social media, the reaction has been measured but emotional. Many posts echo the family’s tone, choosing reflection over rage. Others have shared memories of nights soundtracked by his sets or quiet moments where his kindness stood out more than his fame.
A broader Johannesburg story
Violent crime in the inner city is not new, but cases like this cut through because of who the victim was and how the loss was felt. DJs are woven into Johannesburg’s cultural fabric. They soundtrack celebrations, protests, late nights, and early mornings. When one is taken in an act of violence, it feels personal to a city that lives loudly.
The family’s appeal also speaks to a deeper fatigue. Many South Africans are tired of shouting into the void. The call for prayer, for fairness in the judicial process, and for peace reflects a desire to believe that justice can unfold without spectacle.
Waiting for the next court date
As the case resumes next week, the family has made it clear that they are not standing against the courts. Their message is about holding space for truth and fairness to emerge while keeping Warrick’s memory intact.
For now, Johannesburg waits. Not in silence, but in solidarity.
Also read: A City Pauses for DJ Warras: Court Return Brings Grief, Hope and a Call for Unity
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