DJ Warras Murder Suspects Return to Court as Rental Scam Details Emerge
- DJ Warras' murder suspects appeared in court on 22 October 2026, with new details about a deadly rental scam linked to the case coming to light
- The late DJ, who owned several buildings in Gauteng, was shot dead in 2025, and one suspect has already received a 25-year sentence
- Warras' family showed up to the Johannesburg High Court in force, with supporters spotted wearing 'Justice for Warras' shirts
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The murder case surrounding the late DJ Warras took a fresh turn on 22 October 2026, as suspects returned to the Johannesburg High Court while disturbing details of a rental scam connected to the killing continued to surface.
The case recently made headlines when the NPA welcomed a 25-year sentence for one of the entertainer's killers.
The highly publicised DJ Warras murder trial resumes today as key suspects Victor Majola and his girlfriend, Hlengiwe "Shangu" Buthelezi, return to the dock to face formal charges of murder and conspiracy.
Entertainment channel MDN News shared on its X account on Thursday, 22 October 2026, that the late DJ's murder suspects are back in court.
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South Africans react to the case
@nthabi_fitness brought a spiritual perspective, citing scripture:
"God forbids murder. Exodus 20:13 (KJV) 'Thou shalt not kill.' Proverbs 6:16-17 'There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood.'"
@VuyoNgcobo19 expressed disbelief at the senselessness of the crime:
"What a waste of life, Warras was killed by bunch paupers."
@Moniliawhla pointed to the financial circumstances of one of the accused:
"She does not have the money for bail! They take peoples lives just like that!"
@Bulletin1Feed speculated about what one of the accused might reveal in court:
"We can likely expect Hlengiwe Buthelezi to reveal more information; she certainly appears to be the type to do so."
@NhlanhlaBu69970 added a football-related grievance to the mix:
"She must be sued for bringing our FC team into disrepute, we all know what brand is the uniform of the thieves."
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DJ Warras: murder accused’s lawyer says nothing ties him to Warras’s death
In more news, Briefly News previously reported that the lawyer for the man accused of killing Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, spoke about his client after his appearance.
Victor Majola appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court after he was arrested for the murder of the popular DJ and media personality.
The judge postponed the bail, and the lawyer discussed his client's case, adding that there was no evidence against him With 11 years’ experience, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Depu.
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