DJ Warras Murder Case: 25-Year-Old Mozambican Appears in Court, Intends to Apply for Bail

Published 2 Feb 2026 at 11:30 AM

by Byron Pillay

2 min read

The second person arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock appeared in court
Armindo Joaquim Pacula, a 25-year-old Mozambican national, faces charges of murder and contravening the Immigration Act
Victor Majola was the first person arrested in connection with the murder and will appear again on 11 February 2026

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Armindo Joaquim Pacula appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court in connection with the murder of DJ Warras. Image: @4Inside_Edge/ @Chriseldalewis
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.

GAUTENG - Armindo Joaquim Pacula, the second person arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, has made his first appearance in court.

The 25-year-old, who was arrested on Friday, 30 January 2025, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 02 February 2026. The Mozambican national is charged with premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and contravention of the immigration act.

Pacula to apply for bail

During a brief appearance before the court, Pacula confirmed that he will be applying for bail. The 25-year-old told the court, through a translator, that he did not have money and would also be applying for legal aid.

During his application for legal aid, the State noted that Pacula was unable to provide a proper address or documentation proving that he was legally in the country. The State then asked that the matter be postponed to 9 February 2026, so that his address could be verified before any bail application.

Pacula allegedly paid R7,000 for the murder

According to Eyewitness News, Pacula was paid R7,000 for the hit on the popular entertainer. The total amount paid for the hit was R25,000.

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Byron Pillay (Current Affairs Editor) Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School. He spent 15 years covering politics, crime and current affairs. He was also the Head of Department for Sports Brief, where he covered both local and international sporting news. Email: byron.pillay@briefly.co.za

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