DJ Warras Murder Case: Armindo Pacula’s Armed Escort to Court Sparks Mixed Reactions Online

• Armindo Pacula (25) and Victor Majola (44) made their first appearance in court together, in connection with the murder of DJ Warras
• Warrick 'DJ Warras' Stock was shot dead on 16 December 2025 in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD)
• The State prosecutor requested a postponement in the matter as evidence remained outstanding

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 (25) and Victor Majola (44), the two men arrested in connection with the murder of Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, made their first appearance in court together.

Majola, who was arrested first, is accused of orchestrating the murder, while police believe that Pacula was the person who shot the popular radio and television show host. DJ Warras was gunned down on 16 December 2025 in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD).

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He was in the area to inspect the Zambezi Building, which had been previously hijacked, when he was gunned down outside.

Pacula was escorted to court by armed men

After appearing in court separately for their initial appearances, the matter was postponed to 11 February 2026 for both men. While Majola was brought up from the holding cells, Pacula was escorted by armed officers into the court. One of the men had his arm around the youngster as he guided him to the court, while they were flanked by others with firearms.

When the proceedings were finalised, Pacula was not taken to the cell like other prisoners but was instead escorted out again by the men.

The Mozambican national previously asked that he be transferred from the Sun City Prison, claiming that his life was in danger. He was then transferred to Modderbee Prison in Benoni, Ekurhuleni. During his last appearance, Pacula’s lawyer also indicated that his client wanted to strike a plea deal.

Murder case postponed to April 2026

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The ongoing murder case has been postponed to 1 April 2026 for further investigation.

The State prosecutor, Vincent Mochabela, asked for the postponement, saying that there was still evidence outstanding.

"Video footage is still at the lab, and we are waiting for it to be analysed. We are waiting for a lot of documents that are still outstanding. The ballistic report also still needs to be obtained," the prosecutor said.

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.

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South Africans weigh in on Pacula’s appearance

Social media users reacted to Pacula’s appearance, questioning why he needed an armed escort.

@sponge2023 asked:

“Is he a threat to be guarded like that?”

@peendy_Lwandle questioned:

“Why was he flanked?”

Yanga Macozoma claimed:

“He is turning State witness, hence there is heavy protection.”

Xolani Magalela stated:

“This is a real killer. The way he is being escorted.”

Andile Njokweni said:

“It's amazing how they protect criminals but are not doing the same thing to protect honest working South African citizens.”

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.

Source: Briefly News