Johannesburg – Reports say former 5FM presenter and Cliff Central DJ Warrick Stock, known as DJ Warras, was shot in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday afternoon.
JUST IN | South African DJ and media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has been shot and killed in Johannesburg. Speaking to the SABC, Phind’Gcobe Madubela (DJ PH), a friend and colleague, says he is shocked, describing Warras as an amazing person. pic.twitter.com/X0Y3eXDsYI
— SABC News (@SABCNews) December 16, 2025
JUST IN | South African DJ and media personality Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock has been shot and killed in Johannesburg. SABC News reporter Chriselda Lewis is on the scene with more on this developing story. pic.twitter.com/O9hsc03qWL
— SABC News (@SABCNews) December 16, 2025
His friend Rob Hersov publicly described the incident as a murder and paid tribute to him.
“He was murdered today Johannesburg. I just want to say he is the most loving, compassionate, friendly, honest, open, decent human being, and it is a tragedy beyond belief.
“Warras, we love you, we miss you, may you rest in peace, brother,” Hersov tweeted.
@Shady_Lurker aka Warras, Rest in Peace! We love you 🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/v4lhyJ0rLB
— Rob Hersov (@RobertHersov) December 16, 2025
Sources claim DJ Warras had interests in a security company involved in VIP protection and CBD building security, with analysts pointing to increasing violence linked to rivalries in the private security sector, The Citizen reported. said.
Similar killings of high-profile DJs in recent years have raised concerns about the trend.
DJ Warras was reportedly shot outside the Carlton Centre, and he was active on social media just hours before the incident.
This was his last post.
Ummm … 😳
Whaaaat? She was carrying “2 weapons” The thieves had no chance 😂 https://t.co/OxethAsDyz— Warras (@Shady_Lurker) December 16, 2025
Messages of condolence and remembrance are beginning to emerge from across the country.
Drop a heart for him if you loved him for his work on Radio,TV and off camera and mic 🎤
Dj Warras aka Shady Lurker aka Mzulu we Coloured ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pGtyWdlGlD
— Trevor Rakaki wa di (@_Just_Trey_) December 16, 2025
A joke turned to reality 😭 RIP DJ warras pic.twitter.com/6RD6Znqria
— Zani (@Zani_baccaria1) December 16, 2025
DJ Warras was shot dead this afternoon at Carlton Centre. He was assisting with the reclaiming of a hijacked building in Johannesburg when a car drove by & opened fire. pic.twitter.com/9RGUt0SyUQ
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) December 16, 2025
RIP:
DJ Warras
Radio, club DJ, and TV presenter, Warrick Stock aka DJ Warras has passed away at 40. #RIPWarras pic.twitter.com/WnpC0YgtaQ
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) December 16, 2025
We truly live on borrowed time
RIP DJ Warras 🙏🏽🕊️ pic.twitter.com/SrGEJWu8f9
— T h a p z (@Thapz__) December 16, 2025
They can kill you but they will never take the patriotism in you, Rest Patriot, we will remember you not only as our beloved DJ but as an patriot who was fighting for crimes happening in this country, Rest well DJ Warras pic.twitter.com/P9M5FkTKuo
— One-Day-Sopopa. (@mjimero) December 16, 2025
The case remains a developing story.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
