DJ Warras Case: Victor Majola Denied Bail by Johannesburg Court Over Witness Safety Concerns
- Victor Majola appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on 26 January 2026 for his bail application
- Majola was arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick "DJ Warras" Stock, who was gunned down on 16 December 2025
- A large part of the bail application previously focused on the State's CCTV evidence, reportedly showing Majola at the murder scene
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GAUTENG – Victor Majola, the man arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, has been denied bail.
Majola found out his fate in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on 26 January 2026, with Magistrate Annalise Tlhapi ruling that he was a flight risk and a threat to witnesses.
Majola (44) was arrested in connection with the radio and television presenter who was gunned down outside the Zambezi Building in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) on 16 December 2025.
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DJ Warras was reportedly inspecting the building, which had been previously hijacked, when he was shot dead outside it.
Majola was accused of pointing out the entertainer to the gunman on the day, and is alleged to have been involved in a relationship with one of the tenants of the building. Stock took out a protection order against several occupants of the building, including the woman Majola was reportedly romantically involved with.
Why was bail denied?
After lengthy proceedings, which focused heavily on the State’s CCTV evidence reportedly showing Majola at the scene, Magistrate Thlapi ruled that Majola posed a threat to witnesses if released, as he knew who they were.
She also stated that he did not have a fixed address and, therefore, there was a likelihood that he would evade trial. The magistrate also stated that there would be a loss of confidence in the criminal justice system if he were to be released on bail.
The matter has now been postponed to 11 February 2025.
What do you need to know about the murder?
- A dreadlocked man was spotted shooting dead DJ Warras in closed-circuit television footage that police obtained.
- Police confirmed that three suspects had been taken in for questioning in connection with the murder of the television presenter.
- A woman who reportedly intimidated and threatened DJ Warras denied having any involvement in his murder on 16 December 2025.
- General Fannie Masemola confirmed that arrests would be made before the weekend was over, as police identified the suspects.
- DJ Warras received death threats and filed protection orders against five people a week before his brutal murder.
Murder accused's lawyer addresses the media
Briefly News also stated that the lawyer for the man accused of killing Stock spoke about his client after his appearance.
The lawyer addressed the media outside the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court, where his client made his second appearance.
Majola's lawyer discussed his client's case, adding that the police had no evidence against him.
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