Alleged Mastermind in DJ Warras Murder Case Back in Court for Pre-trial Proceedings
- Pre-trial proceedings for the alleged mastermind behind DJ Warras' murder are set to resume at the Johannesburg High Court
- The latest update arrives just days after the gunman, Joaquim Armando Pacula, was sentenced after pleading guilty to the killing
- Pacula admitted under a plea agreement that he shot Warras in a contract hit in exchange for money
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The pre-trial proceedings for the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Johannesburg DJ Warrick "Warras" Stock are set to resume at the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
This comes after Joaquim Armando Pacula, the gunman responsible for the killing, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and contravening immigration laws. Investigations into the individuals orchestrating the contract hit continue, with Soweto taxi boss Victor Majola accused as the mastermind and denied bail.
While Pacula's chapter is closed, true justice still feels far away for Warras' family, friends, and legions of fans, who are left waiting for the legal system to hold everyone involved fully accountable for taking his life. The State confirmed that investigations into the remaining accused are ongoing and that prosecution efforts are continuing.
Wednesday's pre-trial hearing will be a key step in determining how the case against the alleged mastermind proceeds before the matter goes to full trial.
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How was DJ Warras killed?
Warras was a well-known figure in the South African entertainment and nightlife scene, and his death sent shockwaves through the entertainment community.
The former Live Amp presenter was shot dead on 16 December 2025 outside the Zambesi building in the Johannesburg CBD. Investigators established that his killing was a contract hit. Under the terms of a plea and sentence agreement, Pacula admitted to carrying out the shooting in exchange for a payment of R25,000, immediately sparking widespread outrage among fans, fellow artists, and those who loved Warras.
A look at DJ Warras' final hours online
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to DJ Warras' final social media updates before his murder.
For fans, seeing those fresh updates online moments after the DJ was killed was haunting.
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